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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,960.80, 232,003.80 and 150,586.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,960.80, 232,003.80 and 150,586.80 is: 225,455.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,960.80 : 232,003.80 = 150,586.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,960.80/232,003.80 = 150,586.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,960.80x = 232,003.80 × 150,586.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,960.80x = 34,936,709,829.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,936,709,829.84/154,960.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,455.15

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