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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,265.44, 157,891.68 and 35,138.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,265.44, 157,891.68 and 35,138.88 is: 52,706.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,265.44 : 157,891.68 = 35,138.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,265.44/157,891.68 = 35,138.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,265.44x = 157,891.68 × 35,138.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,265.44x = 5,548,136,796.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,548,136,796.52/105,265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,706.16

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