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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,567.43, 237,384.59 and 105,846.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,567.43, 237,384.59 and 105,846.15 is: 158,457.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,567.43 : 237,384.59 = 105,846.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,567.43/237,384.59 = 105,846.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,567.43x = 237,384.59 × 105,846.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,567.43x = 25,126,244,391.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,126,244,391.60/158,567.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,457.79

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