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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,610.20, 218,967.08 and 122,498.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,610.20, 218,967.08 and 122,498.52 is: 169,113.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,610.20 : 218,967.08 = 122,498.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,610.20/218,967.08 = 122,498.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,610.20x = 218,967.08 × 122,498.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,610.20x = 26,823,143,228.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,823,143,228.72/158,610.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,113.61

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