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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,804.80, 232,034.40 and 88,276.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,804.80, 232,034.40 and 88,276.80 is: 132,316.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,804.80 : 232,034.40 = 88,276.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,804.80/232,034.40 = 88,276.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,804.80x = 232,034.40 × 88,276.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,804.80x = 20,483,254,321.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,483,254,321.92/154,804.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,316.66

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