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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,505.94, 235,995.90 and 110,674.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,505.94, 235,995.90 and 110,674.98 is: 165,827.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,505.94 : 235,995.90 = 110,674.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,505.94/235,995.90 = 110,674.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,505.94x = 235,995.90 × 110,674.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,505.94x = 26,118,841,512.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,118,841,512.58/157,505.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,827.66

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