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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,969.20, 232,453.80 and 44,146.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,969.20, 232,453.80 and 44,146.80 is: 66,220.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,969.20 : 232,453.80 = 44,146.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,969.20/232,453.80 = 44,146.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,969.20x = 232,453.80 × 44,146.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,969.20x = 10,262,091,417.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,262,091,417.84/154,969.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,220.20

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