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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,819.90, 232,026.81 and 112,267.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,819.90, 232,026.81 and 112,267.90 is: 168,254.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,819.90 : 232,026.81 = 112,267.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,819.90/232,026.81 = 112,267.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,819.90x = 232,026.81 × 112,267.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,819.90x = 26,049,162,702.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,049,162,702.40/154,819.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,254.62

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