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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,409.73, 215,929.18 and 122,345.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,409.73, 215,929.18 and 122,345.84 is: 168,902.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,409.73 : 215,929.18 = 122,345.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,409.73/215,929.18 = 122,345.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,409.73x = 215,929.18 × 122,345.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,409.73x = 26,418,035,216.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,418,035,216.24/156,409.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,902.76

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