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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,041.60, 231,062.40 and 146,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,041.60, 231,062.40 and 146,265.60 is: 219,398.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,041.60 : 231,062.40 = 146,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,041.60/231,062.40 = 146,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,041.60x = 231,062.40 × 146,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,041.60x = 33,796,480,573.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,796,480,573.44/154,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,398.40

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