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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,061.48, 235,502.67 and 107,201.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,061.48, 235,502.67 and 107,201.93 is: 160,741.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,061.48 : 235,502.67 = 107,201.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,061.48/235,502.67 = 107,201.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,061.48x = 235,502.67 × 107,201.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,061.48x = 25,246,340,744.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,246,340,744.15/157,061.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,741.77

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