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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,245.20, 237,022.20 and 122,907.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,245.20, 237,022.20 and 122,907.60 is: 184,092.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,245.20 : 237,022.20 = 122,907.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,245.20/237,022.20 = 122,907.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,245.20x = 237,022.20 × 122,907.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,245.20x = 29,131,829,748.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,131,829,748.72/158,245.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,092.98

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