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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,479.05, 237,324.23 and 110,871.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,479.05, 237,324.23 and 110,871.29 is: 166,031.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,479.05 : 237,324.23 = 110,871.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,479.05/237,324.23 = 110,871.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,479.05x = 237,324.23 × 110,871.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,479.05x = 26,312,441,787.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,312,441,787.38/158,479.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,031.04

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