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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,109.60, 232,664.40 and 124,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,109.60, 232,664.40 and 124,005.60 is: 186,008.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,109.60 : 232,664.40 = 124,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,109.60/232,664.40 = 124,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,109.60x = 232,664.40 × 124,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,109.60x = 28,851,688,520.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,851,688,520.64/155,109.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,008.40

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