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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,085.02, 235,538.22 and 107,225.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,085.02, 235,538.22 and 107,225.47 is: 160,777.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,085.02 : 235,538.22 = 107,225.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,085.02/235,538.22 = 107,225.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,085.02x = 235,538.22 × 107,225.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,085.02x = 25,255,696,342.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,255,696,342.46/157,085.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,777.24

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