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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,425.30, 231,465.15 and 65,663.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,425.30, 231,465.15 and 65,663.70 is: 98,422.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,425.30 : 231,465.15 = 65,663.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,425.30/231,465.15 = 65,663.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,425.30x = 231,465.15 × 65,663.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,425.30x = 15,198,858,170.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,198,858,170.06/154,425.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,422.07

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