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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,008.80, 235,167.60 and 110,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,008.80, 235,167.60 and 110,007.20 is: 164,768.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,008.80 : 235,167.60 = 110,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,008.80/235,167.60 = 110,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,008.80x = 235,167.60 × 110,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,008.80x = 25,870,129,206.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,870,129,206.72/157,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,768.66

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