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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,807.47, 232,292.34 and 112,462.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,807.47, 232,292.34 and 112,462.74 is: 168,753.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,807.47 : 232,292.34 = 112,462.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,807.47/232,292.34 = 112,462.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,807.47x = 232,292.34 × 112,462.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,807.47x = 26,124,233,037.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,124,233,037.41/154,807.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,753.05

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