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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,546.20, 231,819.30 and 65,802.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,546.20, 231,819.30 and 65,802.60 is: 98,703.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,546.20 : 231,819.30 = 65,802.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,546.20/231,819.30 = 65,802.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,546.20x = 231,819.30 × 65,802.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,546.20x = 15,254,312,670.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,254,312,670.18/154,546.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,703.90

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