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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,050.88, 235,482.66 and 106,512.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,050.88, 235,482.66 and 106,512.16 is: 159,704.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,050.88 : 235,482.66 = 106,512.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,050.88/235,482.66 = 106,512.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,050.88x = 235,482.66 × 106,512.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,050.88x = 25,081,766,759.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,081,766,759.15/157,050.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,704.72

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