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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,898.72, 213,361.93 and 109,498.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,898.72, 213,361.93 and 109,498.62 is: 150,826.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,898.72 : 213,361.93 = 109,498.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,898.72/213,361.93 = 109,498.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,898.72x = 213,361.93 × 109,498.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,898.72x = 23,362,836,895.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,362,836,895.54/154,898.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,826.53

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