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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,373.49, 231,186.51 and 106,855.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,373.49, 231,186.51 and 106,855.44 is: 160,024.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,373.49 : 231,186.51 = 106,855.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,373.49/231,186.51 = 106,855.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,373.49x = 231,186.51 × 106,855.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,373.49x = 24,703,535,713.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,703,535,713.84/154,373.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,024.47

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