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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,348.72, 237,524.62 and 126,680.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,348.72, 237,524.62 and 126,680.11 is: 190,021.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,348.72 : 237,524.62 = 126,680.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,348.72/237,524.62 = 126,680.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,348.72x = 237,524.62 × 126,680.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,348.72x = 30,089,644,989.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,089,644,989.31/158,348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,021.40

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