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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,855.61, 232,126.53 and 104,940.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,855.61, 232,126.53 and 104,940.75 is: 157,304.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,855.61 : 232,126.53 = 104,940.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,855.61/232,126.53 = 104,940.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,855.61x = 232,126.53 × 104,940.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,855.61x = 24,359,532,153.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,359,532,153.10/154,855.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,304.81

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