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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,325.95, 236,046.33 and 98,211.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,325.95, 236,046.33 and 98,211.34 is: 147,352.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,325.95 : 236,046.33 = 98,211.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,325.95/236,046.33 = 98,211.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,325.95x = 236,046.33 × 98,211.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,325.95x = 23,182,425,062.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,182,425,062.46/157,325.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,352.84

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