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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,105.84, 218,265.72 and 122,214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,105.84, 218,265.72 and 122,214.80 is: 168,718.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,105.84 : 218,265.72 = 122,214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,105.84/218,265.72 = 122,214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,105.84x = 218,265.72 × 122,214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,105.84x = 26,675,301,316.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,675,301,316.66/158,105.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,718.00

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