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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,311.55, 157,967.33 and 69,882.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,311.55, 157,967.33 and 69,882.15 is: 104,823.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,311.55 : 157,967.33 = 69,882.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,311.55/157,967.33 = 69,882.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,311.55x = 157,967.33 × 69,882.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,311.55x = 11,039,096,300.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,039,096,300.75/105,311.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,823.23

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