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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,490.91, 235,973.39 and 110,659.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,490.91, 235,973.39 and 110,659.95 is: 165,805.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,490.91 : 235,973.39 = 110,659.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,490.91/235,973.39 = 110,659.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,490.91x = 235,973.39 × 110,659.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,490.91x = 26,112,802,985.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,112,802,985.43/157,490.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,805.14

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