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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,700.78, 217,594.59 and 90,619.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,700.78, 217,594.59 and 90,619.82 is: 125,036.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,700.78 : 217,594.59 = 90,619.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,700.78/217,594.59 = 90,619.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,700.78x = 217,594.59 × 90,619.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,700.78x = 19,718,382,578.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,718,382,578.77/157,700.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,036.68

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