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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,058.61, 235,498.66 and 107,199.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,058.61, 235,498.66 and 107,199.06 is: 160,737.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,058.61 : 235,498.66 = 107,199.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,058.61/235,498.66 = 107,199.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,058.61x = 235,498.66 × 107,199.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,058.61x = 25,245,233,832.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,245,233,832.14/157,058.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,737.67

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