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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,862.47, 219,315.32 and 122,484.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,862.47, 219,315.32 and 122,484.45 is: 169,094.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,862.47 : 219,315.32 = 122,484.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,862.47/219,315.32 = 122,484.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,862.47x = 219,315.32 × 122,484.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,862.47x = 26,862,717,360.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,862,717,360.59/158,862.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,094.17

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