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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,252.52, 157,883.64 and 26,367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,252.52, 157,883.64 and 26,367.44 is: 39,552.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,252.52 : 157,883.64 = 26,367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,252.52/157,883.64 = 26,367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,252.52x = 157,883.64 × 26,367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,252.52x = 4,162,987,404.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,162,987,404.68/105,252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,552.38

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