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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,164.48, 231,093.63 and 74,185.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,164.48, 231,093.63 and 74,185.89 is: 111,205.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,164.48 : 231,093.63 = 74,185.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,164.48/231,093.63 = 74,185.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,164.48x = 231,093.63 × 74,185.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,164.48x = 17,143,886,614.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,143,886,614.88/154,164.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,205.17

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