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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,667.70, 236,501.55 and 82,758.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,667.70, 236,501.55 and 82,758.90 is: 124,138.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,667.70 : 236,501.55 = 82,758.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,667.70/236,501.55 = 82,758.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,667.70x = 236,501.55 × 82,758.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,667.70x = 19,572,608,126.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,572,608,126.30/157,667.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,138.35

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