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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,994.80, 230,819.40 and 87,466.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,994.80, 230,819.40 and 87,466.80 is: 131,102.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,994.80 : 230,819.40 = 87,466.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,994.80/230,819.40 = 87,466.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,994.80x = 230,819.40 × 87,466.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,994.80x = 20,189,034,295.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,189,034,295.92/153,994.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,102.05

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