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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,708.68, 213,269.85 and 120,678.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,708.68, 213,269.85 and 120,678.96 is: 166,359.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,708.68 : 213,269.85 = 120,678.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,708.68/213,269.85 = 120,678.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,708.68x = 213,269.85 × 120,678.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,708.68x = 25,737,183,697.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,737,183,697.36/154,708.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,359.02

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