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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,195.72, 157,735.26 and 35,036.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,195.72, 157,735.26 and 35,036.76 is: 52,535.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,195.72 : 157,735.26 = 35,036.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,195.72/157,735.26 = 35,036.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,195.72x = 157,735.26 × 35,036.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,195.72x = 5,526,532,448.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,526,532,448.16/105,195.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,535.72

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