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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,475.70, 231,713.55 and 65,732.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,475.70, 231,713.55 and 65,732.10 is: 98,598.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,475.70 : 231,713.55 = 65,732.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,475.70/231,713.55 = 65,732.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,475.70x = 231,713.55 × 65,732.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,475.70x = 15,231,018,239.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,231,018,239.96/154,475.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,598.15

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