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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,332.91, 157,976.24 and 30,436.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,332.91, 157,976.24 and 30,436.76 is: 45,648.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,332.91 : 157,976.24 = 30,436.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,332.91/157,976.24 = 30,436.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,332.91x = 157,976.24 × 30,436.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,332.91x = 4,808,283,960.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,808,283,960.52/105,332.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,648.45

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