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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,960.80, 232,441.20 and 91,975.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,960.80, 232,441.20 and 91,975.20 is: 137,962.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,960.80 : 232,441.20 = 91,975.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,960.80/232,441.20 = 91,975.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,960.80x = 232,441.20 × 91,975.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,960.80x = 21,378,825,858.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,378,825,858.24/154,960.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,962.80

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