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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,475.06, 237,790.04 and 69,717.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,475.06, 237,790.04 and 69,717.48 is: 104,610.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,475.06 : 237,790.04 = 69,717.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,475.06/237,790.04 = 69,717.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,475.06x = 237,790.04 × 69,717.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,475.06x = 16,578,122,357.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,578,122,357.90/158,475.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,610.29

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