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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,250.70, 231,462.45 and 65,489.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,250.70, 231,462.45 and 65,489.10 is: 98,270.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,250.70 : 231,462.45 = 65,489.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,250.70/231,462.45 = 65,489.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,250.70x = 231,462.45 × 65,489.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,250.70x = 15,158,267,534.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,158,267,534.30/154,250.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,270.33

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