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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,861.80, 232,135.80 and 104,946.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,861.80, 232,135.80 and 104,946.90 is: 157,314.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,861.80 : 232,135.80 = 104,946.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,861.80/232,135.80 = 104,946.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,861.80x = 232,135.80 × 104,946.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,861.80x = 24,361,932,589.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,361,932,589.02/154,861.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,314.02

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