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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,975,998.40, 238,463,997.60 and 133,466,830.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,975,998.40, 238,463,997.60 and 133,466,830.40 is: 200,200,245.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,975,998.40 : 238,463,997.60 = 133,466,830.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,975,998.40/238,463,997.60 = 133,466,830.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,975,998.40x = 238,463,997.60 × 133,466,830.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,975,998.40x = 31,827,033,924,185,208
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,827,033,924,185,208/158,975,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,200,245.60

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