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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,663.28, 214,843.32 and 122,070.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,663.28, 214,843.32 and 122,070.96 is: 168,479.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,663.28 : 214,843.32 = 122,070.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,663.28/214,843.32 = 122,070.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,663.28x = 214,843.32 × 122,070.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,663.28x = 26,226,130,321.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,226,130,321.99/155,663.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,479.88

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