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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,701.52, 232,049.72 and 65,907.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,701.52, 232,049.72 and 65,907.92 is: 98,860.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,701.52 : 232,049.72 = 65,907.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,701.52/232,049.72 = 65,907.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,701.52x = 232,049.72 × 65,907.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,701.52x = 15,293,914,381.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,293,914,381.78/154,701.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,860.79

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