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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,951.52, 232,551.85 and 80,093.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,951.52, 232,551.85 and 80,093.62 is: 120,204.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,951.52 : 232,551.85 = 80,093.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,951.52/232,551.85 = 80,093.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,951.52x = 232,551.85 × 80,093.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,951.52x = 18,625,919,103.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,625,919,103.73/154,951.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,204.82

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