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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,262.97, 231,020.91 and 106,744.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,262.97, 231,020.91 and 106,744.86 is: 159,858.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,262.97 : 231,020.91 = 106,744.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,262.97/231,020.91 = 106,744.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,262.97x = 231,020.91 × 106,744.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,262.97x = 24,660,294,695.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,660,294,695.02/154,262.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,858.81

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