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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,106.86, 231,094.68 and 60,547

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,106.86, 231,094.68 and 60,547 is: 90,794.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,106.86 : 231,094.68 = 60,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,106.86/231,094.68 = 60,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,106.86x = 231,094.68 × 60,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,106.86x = 13,992,089,589.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,992,089,589.96/154,106.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,794.72

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