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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,969.40, 232,454.10 and 135,286.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,969.40, 232,454.10 and 135,286.40 is: 202,929.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,969.40 : 232,454.10 = 135,286.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,969.40/232,454.10 = 135,286.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,969.40x = 232,454.10 × 135,286.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,969.40x = 31,447,878,354.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,447,878,354.24/154,969.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,929.60

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