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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,246.20, 237,023.70 and 122,908.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,246.20, 237,023.70 and 122,908.60 is: 184,094.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,246.20 : 237,023.70 = 122,908.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,246.20/237,023.70 = 122,908.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,246.20x = 237,023.70 × 122,908.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,246.20x = 29,132,251,133.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,132,251,133.82/158,246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,094.48

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