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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,033.59, 235,460.88 and 107,174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,033.59, 235,460.88 and 107,174.04 is: 160,699.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,033.59 : 235,460.88 = 107,174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,033.59/235,460.88 = 107,174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,033.59x = 235,460.88 × 107,174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,033.59x = 25,235,293,771.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,235,293,771.56/157,033.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,699.97

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