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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,214.47, 230,681.80 and 144,766.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,214.47, 230,681.80 and 144,766.63 is: 216,549.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,214.47 : 230,681.80 = 144,766.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,214.47/230,681.80 = 144,766.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,214.47x = 230,681.80 × 144,766.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,214.47x = 33,395,026,788.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,395,026,788.33/154,214.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,549.24

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