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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,467.60, 231,701.40 and 123,363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,467.60, 231,701.40 and 123,363.60 is: 185,045.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,467.60 : 231,701.40 = 123,363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,467.60/231,701.40 = 123,363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,467.60x = 231,701.40 × 123,363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,467.60x = 28,583,518,829.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,583,518,829.04/154,467.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,045.40

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