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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,228.90, 235,826.94 and 44,901.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,228.90, 235,826.94 and 44,901.84 is: 67,348.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,228.90 : 235,826.94 = 44,901.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,228.90/235,826.94 = 44,901.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,228.90x = 235,826.94 × 44,901.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,228.90x = 10,589,064,580.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,589,064,580.30/157,228.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,348.08

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