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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,054.76, 237,267.36 and 124,797.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,054.76, 237,267.36 and 124,797.24 is: 187,342.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,054.76 : 237,267.36 = 124,797.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,054.76/237,267.36 = 124,797.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,054.76x = 237,267.36 × 124,797.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,054.76x = 29,610,311,670.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,610,311,670.09/158,054.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,342.11

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