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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,051.96, 235,488.42 and 107,192.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,051.96, 235,488.42 and 107,192.41 is: 160,727.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,051.96 : 235,488.42 = 107,192.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,051.96/235,488.42 = 107,192.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,051.96x = 235,488.42 × 107,192.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,051.96x = 25,242,570,678.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,242,570,678.17/157,051.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,727.51

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