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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,360.20, 237,194.70 and 123,022.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,360.20, 237,194.70 and 123,022.60 is: 184,265.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,360.20 : 237,194.70 = 123,022.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,360.20/237,194.70 = 123,022.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,360.20x = 237,194.70 × 123,022.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,360.20x = 29,180,308,700.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,180,308,700.22/158,360.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,265.42

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