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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,652,001.80, 237,978,002.70 and 158,652,001.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,652,001.80, 237,978,002.70 and 158,652,001.80 is: 237,978,002.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,652,001.80 : 237,978,002.70 = 158,652,001.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,652,001.80/237,978,002.70 = 158,652,001.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,652,001.80x = 237,978,002.70 × 158,652,001.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,652,001.80x = 37,755,686,512,720,808
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,755,686,512,720,808/158,652,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,978,002.70

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