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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,029.88, 216,629.76 and 93,331.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,029.88, 216,629.76 and 93,331.48 is: 128,754.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,029.88 : 216,629.76 = 93,331.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,029.88/216,629.76 = 93,331.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,029.88x = 216,629.76 × 93,331.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,029.88x = 20,218,376,112.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,218,376,112.84/157,029.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,754.96

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