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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,630.80, 231,946.20 and 99,334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,630.80, 231,946.20 and 99,334.80 is: 149,002.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,630.80 : 231,946.20 = 99,334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,630.80/231,946.20 = 99,334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,630.80x = 231,946.20 × 99,334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,630.80x = 23,040,329,387.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,040,329,387.76/154,630.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,002.20

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