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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,987.40, 232,481.10 and 135,304.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,987.40, 232,481.10 and 135,304.40 is: 202,956.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,987.40 : 232,481.10 = 135,304.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,987.40/232,481.10 = 135,304.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,987.40x = 232,481.10 × 135,304.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,987.40x = 31,455,715,746.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,455,715,746.84/154,987.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,956.60

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