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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,469, 230,307.90 and 54,973

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,469, 230,307.90 and 54,973 is: 82,496.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,469 : 230,307.90 = 54,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,469/230,307.90 = 54,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,469x = 230,307.90 × 54,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,469x = 12,660,716,186.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,660,716,186.70/153,469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,496.90

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