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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,097.70, 235,646.55 and 154,764.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,097.70, 235,646.55 and 154,764.90 is: 232,147.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,097.70 : 235,646.55 = 154,764.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,097.70/235,646.55 = 154,764.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,097.70x = 235,646.55 × 154,764.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,097.70x = 36,469,814,746.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,469,814,746.10/157,097.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,147.35

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