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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,490.88, 235,985.60 and 110,195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,490.88, 235,985.60 and 110,195.52 is: 165,117.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,490.88 : 235,985.60 = 110,195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,490.88/235,985.60 = 110,195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,490.88x = 235,985.60 × 110,195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,490.88x = 26,004,555,904.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,004,555,904.51/157,490.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,117.85

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