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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,015.68, 230,982.72 and 60,522.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,015.68, 230,982.72 and 60,522.24 is: 90,767.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,015.68 : 230,982.72 = 60,522.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,015.68/230,982.72 = 60,522.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,015.68x = 230,982.72 × 60,522.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,015.68x = 13,979,591,615.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,979,591,615.69/154,015.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,767.33

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