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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,898.70, 232,151.21 and 84,696

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,898.70, 232,151.21 and 84,696 is: 126,936.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,898.70 : 232,151.21 = 84,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,898.70/232,151.21 = 84,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,898.70x = 232,151.21 × 84,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,898.70x = 19,662,278,458.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,662,278,458.68/154,898.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,936.37

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