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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,503.34, 235,992.06 and 110,672.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,503.34, 235,992.06 and 110,672.38 is: 165,823.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,503.34 : 235,992.06 = 110,672.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,503.34/235,992.06 = 110,672.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,503.34x = 235,992.06 × 110,672.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,503.34x = 26,117,802,941.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,117,802,941.30/157,503.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,823.80

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