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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,475.80, 231,713.70 and 121,298.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,475.80, 231,713.70 and 121,298.20 is: 181,947.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,475.80 : 231,713.70 = 121,298.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,475.80/231,713.70 = 121,298.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,475.80x = 231,713.70 × 121,298.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,475.80x = 28,106,454,725.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,106,454,725.34/154,475.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,947.30

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