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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,264.72, 230,757.28 and 144,816.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,264.72, 230,757.28 and 144,816.88 is: 216,624.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,264.72 : 230,757.28 = 144,816.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,264.72/230,757.28 = 144,816.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,264.72x = 230,757.28 × 144,816.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,264.72x = 33,417,549,326.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,417,549,326.89/154,264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,624.70

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