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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,815.60, 281,723.40 and 158,655.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,815.60, 281,723.40 and 158,655.60 is: 237,983.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,815.60 : 281,723.40 = 158,655.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,815.60/281,723.40 = 158,655.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,815.60x = 281,723.40 × 158,655.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,815.60x = 44,696,995,061.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,696,995,061.04/187,815.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,983.40

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