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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,632.80, 237,971.08 and 92,104.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,632.80, 237,971.08 and 92,104.26 is: 138,169.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,632.80 : 237,971.08 = 92,104.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,632.80/237,971.08 = 92,104.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,632.80x = 237,971.08 × 92,104.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,632.80x = 21,918,150,224.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,918,150,224.80/158,632.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,169.09

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