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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,575.93, 237,397.33 and 105,854.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,575.93, 237,397.33 and 105,854.65 is: 158,470.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,575.93 : 237,397.33 = 105,854.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,575.93/237,397.33 = 105,854.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,575.93x = 237,397.33 × 105,854.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,575.93x = 25,129,611,278.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,129,611,278.08/158,575.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,470.53

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