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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,145.48, 687,053.57 and 158,544.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,145.48, 687,053.57 and 158,544.72 is: 237,760.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,145.48 : 687,053.57 = 158,544.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,145.48/687,053.57 = 158,544.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,145.48x = 687,053.57 × 158,544.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,145.48x = 108,928,715,087.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,928,715,087.93/458,145.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,760.10

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