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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,073.20, 231,109.80 and 112,082.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,073.20, 231,109.80 and 112,082.80 is: 168,124.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,073.20 : 231,109.80 = 112,082.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,073.20/231,109.80 = 112,082.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,073.20x = 231,109.80 × 112,082.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,073.20x = 25,903,433,491.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,903,433,491.44/154,073.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,124.20

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