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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,415.20, 231,622.80 and 151,790.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,415.20, 231,622.80 and 151,790.80 is: 227,686.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,415.20 : 231,622.80 = 151,790.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,415.20/231,622.80 = 151,790.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,415.20x = 231,622.80 × 151,790.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,415.20x = 35,158,210,110.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,158,210,110.24/154,415.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,686.20

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