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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,443.40, 231,470.70 and 136,947.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,443.40, 231,470.70 and 136,947.40 is: 205,248.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,443.40 : 231,470.70 = 136,947.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,443.40/231,470.70 = 136,947.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,443.40x = 231,470.70 × 136,947.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,443.40x = 31,699,310,541.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,699,310,541.18/154,443.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,248.72

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