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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,426.59, 230,612.19 and 152,756.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,426.59, 230,612.19 and 152,756.62 is: 228,118.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,426.59 : 230,612.19 = 152,756.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,426.59/230,612.19 = 152,756.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,426.59x = 230,612.19 × 152,756.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,426.59x = 35,227,538,675.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,227,538,675.20/154,426.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,118.35

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