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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,794.93, 213,615.03 and 86,829.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,794.93, 213,615.03 and 86,829.04 is: 119,822.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,794.93 : 213,615.03 = 86,829.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,794.93/213,615.03 = 86,829.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,794.93x = 213,615.03 × 86,829.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,794.93x = 18,547,987,984.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,547,987,984.47/154,794.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,822.97

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