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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,354.47, 217,229.58 and 106,635.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,354.47, 217,229.58 and 106,635.24 is: 147,211.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,354.47 : 217,229.58 = 106,635.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,354.47/217,229.58 = 106,635.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,354.47x = 217,229.58 × 106,635.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,354.47x = 23,164,328,398.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,164,328,398.40/157,354.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,211.12

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