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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,574.93, 237,395.84 and 105,853.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,574.93, 237,395.84 and 105,853.65 is: 158,469.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,574.93 : 237,395.84 = 105,853.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,574.93/237,395.84 = 105,853.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,574.93x = 237,395.84 × 105,853.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,574.93x = 25,129,215,629.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,129,215,629.55/158,574.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,469.03

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