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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,448.24, 236,223.36 and 94,258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,448.24, 236,223.36 and 94,258.48 is: 141,418.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,448.24 : 236,223.36 = 94,258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,448.24/236,223.36 = 94,258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,448.24x = 236,223.36 × 94,258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,448.24x = 22,266,054,854.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,266,054,854.09/157,448.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,418.25

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