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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,954.60, 232,431.90 and 107,715.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,954.60, 232,431.90 and 107,715.40 is: 161,573.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,954.60 : 232,431.90 = 107,715.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,954.60/232,431.90 = 107,715.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,954.60x = 232,431.90 × 107,715.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,954.60x = 25,036,495,081.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,036,495,081.26/154,954.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,573.10

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