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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,923.46, 238,593.54 and 106,567.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,923.46, 238,593.54 and 106,567.22 is: 159,990.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,923.46 : 238,593.54 = 106,567.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,923.46/238,593.54 = 106,567.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,923.46x = 238,593.54 × 106,567.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,923.46x = 25,426,250,267.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,426,250,267.76/158,923.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,990.54

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