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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,496.91, 235,982.37 and 110,665.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,496.91, 235,982.37 and 110,665.95 is: 165,814.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,496.91 : 235,982.37 = 110,665.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,496.91/235,982.37 = 110,665.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,496.91x = 235,982.37 × 110,665.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,496.91x = 26,115,213,159.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,115,213,159.30/157,496.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,814.13

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