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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,333.60, 235,654.80 and 94,895.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,333.60, 235,654.80 and 94,895.20 is: 142,134.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,333.60 : 235,654.80 = 94,895.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,333.60/235,654.80 = 94,895.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,333.60x = 235,654.80 × 94,895.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,333.60x = 22,362,509,376.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,362,509,376.96/157,333.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,134.35

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