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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,167.48, 231,291.54 and 65,424.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,167.48, 231,291.54 and 65,424.60 is: 98,154.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,167.48 : 231,291.54 = 65,424.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,167.48/231,291.54 = 65,424.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,167.48x = 231,291.54 × 65,424.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,167.48x = 15,132,156,487.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,132,156,487.88/154,167.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,154.01

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