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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,954.60, 232,355.06 and 55,099.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,954.60, 232,355.06 and 55,099.76 is: 82,622.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,954.60 : 232,355.06 = 55,099.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,954.60/232,355.06 = 55,099.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,954.60x = 232,355.06 × 55,099.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,954.60x = 12,802,708,040.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,802,708,040.79/154,954.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,622.32

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