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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,909.80, 231,846.30 and 136,247.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,909.80, 231,846.30 and 136,247.40 is: 203,915.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,909.80 : 231,846.30 = 136,247.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,909.80/231,846.30 = 136,247.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,909.80x = 231,846.30 × 136,247.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,909.80x = 31,588,455,574.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,588,455,574.62/154,909.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,915.15

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