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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,048.97, 235,483.94 and 107,189.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,048.97, 235,483.94 and 107,189.42 is: 160,723.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,048.97 : 235,483.94 = 107,189.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,048.97/235,483.94 = 107,189.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,048.97x = 235,483.94 × 107,189.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,048.97x = 25,241,385,234.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,241,385,234.55/157,048.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,723.03

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