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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,222.63, 157,842.15 and 35,101.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,222.63, 157,842.15 and 35,101.95 is: 52,655.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,222.63 : 157,842.15 = 35,101.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,222.63/157,842.15 = 35,101.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,222.63x = 157,842.15 × 35,101.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,222.63x = 5,540,567,257.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,540,567,257.19/105,222.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,655.66

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