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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,473.52, 235,947.32 and 110,642.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,473.52, 235,947.32 and 110,642.56 is: 165,779.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,473.52 : 235,947.32 = 110,642.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,473.52/235,947.32 = 110,642.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,473.52x = 235,947.32 × 110,642.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,473.52x = 26,105,815,509.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,105,815,509.94/157,473.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,779.08

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