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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,477.10, 231,861.45 and 95,428.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,477.10, 231,861.45 and 95,428.10 is: 143,232.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,477.10 : 231,861.45 = 95,428.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,477.10/231,861.45 = 95,428.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,477.10x = 231,861.45 × 95,428.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,477.10x = 22,126,097,636.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,126,097,636.75/154,477.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,232.22

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