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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,772.80, 232,159.21 and 102,169.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,772.80, 232,159.21 and 102,169.98 is: 153,254.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,772.80 : 232,159.21 = 102,169.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,772.80/232,159.21 = 102,169.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,772.80x = 232,159.21 × 102,169.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,772.80x = 23,719,701,842.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,719,701,842.52/154,772.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,254.98

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