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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,161.89, 232,577.44 and 88,458.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,161.89, 232,577.44 and 88,458.39 is: 132,593.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,161.89 : 232,577.44 = 88,458.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,161.89/232,577.44 = 88,458.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,161.89x = 232,577.44 × 88,458.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,161.89x = 20,573,425,892.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,573,425,892.72/155,161.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,593.29

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