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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,528.91, 231,498.97 and 88,014.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,528.91, 231,498.97 and 88,014.95 is: 131,854.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,528.91 : 231,498.97 = 88,014.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,528.91/231,498.97 = 88,014.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,528.91x = 231,498.97 × 88,014.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,528.91x = 20,375,368,892.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,375,368,892.07/154,528.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,854.74

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