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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,213.20, 231,319.80 and 69,940.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,213.20, 231,319.80 and 69,940.80 is: 104,911.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,213.20 : 231,319.80 = 69,940.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,213.20/231,319.80 = 69,940.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,213.20x = 231,319.80 × 69,940.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,213.20x = 16,178,691,867.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,178,691,867.84/154,213.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,911.20

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