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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,663.40, 236,495.10 and 110,424.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,663.40, 236,495.10 and 110,424.20 is: 165,636.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,663.40 : 236,495.10 = 110,424.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,663.40/236,495.10 = 110,424.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,663.40x = 236,495.10 × 110,424.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,663.40x = 26,114,782,221.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,114,782,221.42/157,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,636.30

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