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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,553.88, 235,326.20 and 142,537.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,553.88, 235,326.20 and 142,537.85 is: 212,897.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,553.88 : 235,326.20 = 142,537.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,553.88/235,326.20 = 142,537.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,553.88x = 235,326.20 × 142,537.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,553.88x = 33,542,890,596.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,542,890,596.67/157,553.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,897.90

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