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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,262.22, 231,019.79 and 106,744.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,262.22, 231,019.79 and 106,744.11 is: 159,857.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,262.22 : 231,019.79 = 106,744.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,262.22/231,019.79 = 106,744.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,262.22x = 231,019.79 × 106,744.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,262.22x = 24,660,001,342.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,660,001,342.22/154,262.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,857.68

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