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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,842.26, 232,286.48 and 54,994.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,842.26, 232,286.48 and 54,994.07 is: 82,499.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,842.26 : 232,286.48 = 54,994.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,842.26/232,286.48 = 54,994.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,842.26x = 232,286.48 × 54,994.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,842.26x = 12,774,377,504.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,774,377,504.77/154,842.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,499.30

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