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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,476.92, 236,166.92 and 45,127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,476.92, 236,166.92 and 45,127.04 is: 67,676.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,476.92 : 236,166.92 = 45,127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,476.92/236,166.92 = 45,127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,476.92x = 236,166.92 × 45,127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,476.92x = 10,657,514,045.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,657,514,045.52/157,476.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,676.67

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