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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,071.20, 231,106.80 and 112,080.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,071.20, 231,106.80 and 112,080.80 is: 168,121.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,071.20 : 231,106.80 = 112,080.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,071.20/231,106.80 = 112,080.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,071.20x = 231,106.80 × 112,080.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,071.20x = 25,902,635,029.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,902,635,029.44/154,071.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,121.20

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