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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,465.14, 230,197.71 and 144,802.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,465.14, 230,197.71 and 144,802.10 is: 217,203.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,465.14 : 230,197.71 = 144,802.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,465.14/230,197.71 = 144,802.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,465.14x = 230,197.71 × 144,802.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,465.14x = 33,333,111,823.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,333,111,823.19/153,465.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,203.15

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