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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,212.60, 235,818.90 and 107,446.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,212.60, 235,818.90 and 107,446.20 is: 161,169.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,212.60 : 235,818.90 = 107,446.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,212.60/235,818.90 = 107,446.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,212.60x = 235,818.90 × 107,446.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,212.60x = 25,337,844,693.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,337,844,693.18/157,212.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,169.30

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