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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,924.90, 235,387.35 and 90,569.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,924.90, 235,387.35 and 90,569.70 is: 135,854.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,924.90 : 235,387.35 = 90,569.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,924.90/235,387.35 = 90,569.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,924.90x = 235,387.35 × 90,569.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,924.90x = 21,318,961,673.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,318,961,673.30/156,924.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,854.55

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