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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,095.80, 231,143.70 and 130,825.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,095.80, 231,143.70 and 130,825.40 is: 196,238.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,095.80 : 231,143.70 = 130,825.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,095.80/231,143.70 = 130,825.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,095.80x = 231,143.70 × 130,825.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,095.80x = 30,239,467,009.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,239,467,009.98/154,095.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,238.10

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