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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,476.13, 237,714.19 and 96,015.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,476.13, 237,714.19 and 96,015.41 is: 144,023.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,476.13 : 237,714.19 = 96,015.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,476.13/237,714.19 = 96,015.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,476.13x = 237,714.19 × 96,015.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,476.13x = 22,824,225,415.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,824,225,415.67/158,476.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,023.11

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