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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,274.46, 231,461.91 and 70,024.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,274.46, 231,461.91 and 70,024.74 is: 105,059.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,274.46 : 231,461.91 = 70,024.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,274.46/231,461.91 = 70,024.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,274.46x = 231,461.91 × 70,024.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,274.46x = 16,208,060,067.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,208,060,067.65/154,274.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,059.90

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