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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,632.03, 237,780.91 and 63,929.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,632.03, 237,780.91 and 63,929.44 is: 95,826.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,632.03 : 237,780.91 = 63,929.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,632.03/237,780.91 = 63,929.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,632.03x = 237,780.91 × 63,929.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,632.03x = 15,201,200,418.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,201,200,418.99/158,632.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,826.80

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