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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,645.92, 231,748.56 and 91,478.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,645.92, 231,748.56 and 91,478.88 is: 137,087.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,645.92 : 231,748.56 = 91,478.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,645.92/231,748.56 = 91,478.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,645.92x = 231,748.56 × 91,478.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,645.92x = 21,200,098,710.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,200,098,710.41/154,645.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,087.99

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