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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,444.61, 217,150.66 and 109,064.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,444.61, 217,150.66 and 109,064.79 is: 150,424.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,444.61 : 217,150.66 = 109,064.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,444.61/217,150.66 = 109,064.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,444.61x = 217,150.66 × 109,064.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,444.61x = 23,683,490,858.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,683,490,858.60/157,444.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,424.28

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