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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,059.48, 235,499.67 and 107,199.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,059.48, 235,499.67 and 107,199.93 is: 160,738.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,059.48 : 235,499.67 = 107,199.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,059.48/235,499.67 = 107,199.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,059.48x = 235,499.67 × 107,199.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,059.48x = 25,245,548,139.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,245,548,139.02/157,059.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,738.77

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