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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,104.86, 231,091.68 and 60,545

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,104.86, 231,091.68 and 60,545 is: 90,791.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,104.86 : 231,091.68 = 60,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,104.86/231,091.68 = 60,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,104.86x = 231,091.68 × 60,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,104.86x = 13,991,445,765.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,991,445,765.60/154,104.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,791.72

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