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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,484.55, 237,332.47 and 110,876.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,484.55, 237,332.47 and 110,876.79 is: 166,039.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,484.55 : 237,332.47 = 110,876.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,484.55/237,332.47 = 110,876.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,484.55x = 237,332.47 × 110,876.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,484.55x = 26,314,662,436.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,314,662,436.37/158,484.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,039.29

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