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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,036.28, 235,524.37 and 60,973.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,036.28, 235,524.37 and 60,973.49 is: 91,448.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,036.28 : 235,524.37 = 60,973.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,036.28/235,524.37 = 60,973.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,036.28x = 235,524.37 × 60,973.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,036.28x = 14,360,743,255.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,360,743,255.33/157,036.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,448.57

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