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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,169.42, 157,754.58 and 26,283.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,169.42, 157,754.58 and 26,283.76 is: 39,425.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,169.42 : 157,754.58 = 26,283.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,169.42/157,754.58 = 26,283.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,169.42x = 157,754.58 × 26,283.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,169.42x = 4,146,383,519.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,146,383,519.62/105,169.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,425.75

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