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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,822.28, 238,230.42 and 64,050.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,822.28, 238,230.42 and 64,050.48 is: 96,074.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,822.28 : 238,230.42 = 64,050.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,822.28/238,230.42 = 64,050.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,822.28x = 238,230.42 × 64,050.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,822.28x = 15,258,772,751.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,258,772,751.60/158,822.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,074.51

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