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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,668.80, 232,003.20 and 119,676.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,668.80, 232,003.20 and 119,676.80 is: 179,515.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,668.80 : 232,003.20 = 119,676.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,668.80/232,003.20 = 119,676.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,668.80x = 232,003.20 × 119,676.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,668.80x = 27,765,400,565.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,765,400,565.76/154,668.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,515.20

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