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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,113.52, 235,670.28 and 110,574.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,113.52, 235,670.28 and 110,574.16 is: 165,861.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,113.52 : 235,670.28 = 110,574.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,113.52/235,670.28 = 110,574.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,113.52x = 235,670.28 × 110,574.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,113.52x = 26,059,043,247.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,059,043,247.96/157,113.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,861.24

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