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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,327.81, 157,958.84 and 35,190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,327.81, 157,958.84 and 35,190.72 is: 52,775.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,327.81 : 157,958.84 = 35,190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,327.81/157,958.84 = 35,190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,327.81x = 157,958.84 × 35,190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,327.81x = 5,558,685,397.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,558,685,397.94/105,327.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,775.10

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