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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,252.20, 237,032.70 and 122,914.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,252.20, 237,032.70 and 122,914.60 is: 184,103.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,252.20 : 237,032.70 = 122,914.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,252.20/237,032.70 = 122,914.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,252.20x = 237,032.70 × 122,914.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,252.20x = 29,134,779,507.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,134,779,507.42/158,252.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,103.47

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