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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,522.48, 213,267.72 and 87,454.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,522.48, 213,267.72 and 87,454.48 is: 120,702.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,522.48 : 213,267.72 = 87,454.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,522.48/213,267.72 = 87,454.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,522.48x = 213,267.72 × 87,454.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,522.48x = 18,651,217,553.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,651,217,553.39/154,522.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,702.29

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