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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,167.80, 229,970.40 and 119,925.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,167.80, 229,970.40 and 119,925.40 is: 180,059.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,167.80 : 229,970.40 = 119,925.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,167.80/229,970.40 = 119,925.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,167.80x = 229,970.40 × 119,925.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,167.80x = 27,579,292,208.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,579,292,208.16/153,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,059.33

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