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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,807.20, 232,210.80 and 76,075.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,807.20, 232,210.80 and 76,075.20 is: 114,112.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,807.20 : 232,210.80 = 76,075.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,807.20/232,210.80 = 76,075.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,807.20x = 232,210.80 × 76,075.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,807.20x = 17,665,483,052.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,665,483,052.16/154,807.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,112.80

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