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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,444.72, 230,074.92 and 59,994.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,444.72, 230,074.92 and 59,994.48 is: 89,955.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,444.72 : 230,074.92 = 59,994.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,444.72/230,074.92 = 59,994.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,444.72x = 230,074.92 × 59,994.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,444.72x = 13,803,225,186.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,803,225,186.44/153,444.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,955.69

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