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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,180.92, 231,267.78 and 71,074.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,180.92, 231,267.78 and 71,074.92 is: 106,610.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,180.92 : 231,267.78 = 71,074.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,180.92/231,267.78 = 71,074.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,180.92x = 231,267.78 × 71,074.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,180.92x = 16,437,338,962.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,437,338,962.08/154,180.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,610.72

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