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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,070.24, 235,564.04 and 107,141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,070.24, 235,564.04 and 107,141.04 is: 160,683.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,070.24 : 235,564.04 = 107,141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,070.24/235,564.04 = 107,141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,070.24x = 235,564.04 × 107,141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,070.24x = 25,238,576,232.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,238,576,232.20/157,070.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,683.37

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