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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,492.54, 230,040.28 and 106,031.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,492.54, 230,040.28 and 106,031.91 is: 158,910.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,492.54 : 230,040.28 = 106,031.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,492.54/230,040.28 = 106,031.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,492.54x = 230,040.28 × 106,031.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,492.54x = 24,391,610,315.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,391,610,315.32/153,492.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,910.72

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