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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,856.72, 213,716.40 and 94,430.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,856.72, 213,716.40 and 94,430.72 is: 130,323.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,856.72 : 213,716.40 = 94,430.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,856.72/213,716.40 = 94,430.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,856.72x = 213,716.40 × 94,430.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,856.72x = 20,181,393,527.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,181,393,527.81/154,856.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,323.01

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