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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,255.47, 157,995.57 and 45,313.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,255.47, 157,995.57 and 45,313.61 is: 68,018.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,255.47 : 157,995.57 = 45,313.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,255.47/157,995.57 = 45,313.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,255.47x = 157,995.57 × 45,313.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,255.47x = 7,159,348,850.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,159,348,850.73/105,255.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,018.79

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