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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,022.16, 235,444.05 and 107,162.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,022.16, 235,444.05 and 107,162.67 is: 160,683.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,022.16 : 235,444.05 = 107,162.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,022.16/235,444.05 = 107,162.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,022.16x = 235,444.05 × 107,162.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,022.16x = 25,230,813,033.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,230,813,033.61/157,022.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,683.14

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