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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,847.20, 232,270.80 and 44,024.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,847.20, 232,270.80 and 44,024.80 is: 66,037.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,847.20 : 232,270.80 = 44,024.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,847.20/232,270.80 = 44,024.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,847.20x = 232,270.80 × 44,024.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,847.20x = 10,225,675,515.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,225,675,515.84/154,847.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,037.20

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