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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,325.04, 216,896.28 and 152,432.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,325.04, 216,896.28 and 152,432.88 is: 210,151.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,325.04 : 216,896.28 = 152,432.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,325.04/216,896.28 = 152,432.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,325.04x = 216,896.28 × 152,432.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,325.04x = 33,062,124,621.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,062,124,621.69/157,325.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,151.70

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