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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,151.29, 235,734.71 and 44,848.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,151.29, 235,734.71 and 44,848.06 is: 67,274.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,151.29 : 235,734.71 = 44,848.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,151.29/235,734.71 = 44,848.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,151.29x = 235,734.71 × 44,848.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,151.29x = 10,572,244,193.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,572,244,193.92/157,151.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,274.31

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