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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,486.41, 235,966.64 and 110,655.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,486.41, 235,966.64 and 110,655.45 is: 165,798.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,486.41 : 235,966.64 = 110,655.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,486.41/235,966.64 = 110,655.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,486.41x = 235,966.64 × 110,655.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,486.41x = 26,110,994,180.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,110,994,180.91/157,486.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,798.40

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