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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,483.52, 235,962.30 and 110,652.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,483.52, 235,962.30 and 110,652.56 is: 165,794.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,483.52 : 235,962.30 = 110,652.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,483.52/235,962.30 = 110,652.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,483.52x = 235,962.30 × 110,652.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,483.52x = 26,109,832,558.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,109,832,558.49/157,483.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,794.06

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