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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,051.52, 230,926.88 and 75,162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,051.52, 230,926.88 and 75,162.56 is: 112,670.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,051.52 : 230,926.88 = 75,162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,051.52/230,926.88 = 75,162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,051.52x = 230,926.88 × 75,162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,051.52x = 17,357,055,473.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,357,055,473.61/154,051.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,670.46

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