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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,269.76, 157,928.33 and 35,147.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,269.76, 157,928.33 and 35,147.25 is: 52,728.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,269.76 : 157,928.33 = 35,147.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,269.76/157,928.33 = 35,147.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,269.76x = 157,928.33 × 35,147.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,269.76x = 5,550,746,584.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,550,746,584.46/105,269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,728.79

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