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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,192.72, 157,730.76 and 35,033.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,192.72, 157,730.76 and 35,033.76 is: 52,531.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,192.72 : 157,730.76 = 35,033.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,192.72/157,730.76 = 35,033.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,192.72x = 157,730.76 × 35,033.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,192.72x = 5,525,901,590.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,525,901,590.46/105,192.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,531.22

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