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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,492.41, 235,975.64 and 110,661.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,492.41, 235,975.64 and 110,661.45 is: 165,807.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,492.41 : 235,975.64 = 110,661.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,492.41/235,975.64 = 110,661.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,492.41x = 235,975.64 × 110,661.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,492.41x = 26,113,405,933.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,113,405,933.77/157,492.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,807.39

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