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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,974.52, 232,257.54 and 61,429.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,974.52, 232,257.54 and 61,429.24 is: 92,062.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,974.52 : 232,257.54 = 61,429.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,974.52/232,257.54 = 61,429.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,974.52x = 232,257.54 × 61,429.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,974.52x = 14,267,404,166.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,267,404,166.47/154,974.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,062.90

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