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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,425.92, 244,226.28 and 154,724.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,425.92, 244,226.28 and 154,724.86 is: 212,978.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,425.92 : 244,226.28 = 154,724.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,425.92/244,226.28 = 154,724.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,425.92x = 244,226.28 × 154,724.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,425.92x = 37,787,876,092.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,787,876,092.03/177,425.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,978.33

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