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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,984.64, 232,254.95 and 88,287.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,984.64, 232,254.95 and 88,287.05 is: 132,304.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,984.64 : 232,254.95 = 88,287.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,984.64/232,254.95 = 88,287.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,984.64x = 232,254.95 × 88,287.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,984.64x = 20,505,104,522.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,505,104,522.60/154,984.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,304.11

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