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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,012.28, 230,960.04 and 60,467

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,012.28, 230,960.04 and 60,467 is: 90,677.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,012.28 : 230,960.04 = 60,467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,012.28/230,960.04 = 60,467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,012.28x = 230,960.04 × 60,467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,012.28x = 13,965,460,738.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,965,460,738.68/154,012.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,677.58

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