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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,007.90, 301,252.65 and 154,027.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,007.90, 301,252.65 and 154,027.90 is: 230,843.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,007.90 : 301,252.65 = 154,027.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,007.90/301,252.65 = 154,027.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,007.90x = 301,252.65 × 154,027.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,007.90x = 46,401,313,048.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,401,313,048.94/201,007.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,843.23

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