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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,046.40, 364,569.60 and 154,691.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,046.40, 364,569.60 and 154,691.60 is: 232,037.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,046.40 : 364,569.60 = 154,691.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,046.40/364,569.60 = 154,691.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,046.40x = 364,569.60 × 154,691.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,046.40x = 56,395,854,735.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,395,854,735.36/243,046.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,037.40

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