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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,055.70, 235,494.04 and 107,196.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,055.70, 235,494.04 and 107,196.16 is: 160,733.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,055.70 : 235,494.04 = 107,196.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,055.70/235,494.04 = 107,196.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,055.70x = 235,494.04 × 107,196.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,055.70x = 25,244,056,790.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,244,056,790.89/157,055.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,733.15

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