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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,227.69, 232,630.93 and 70,883.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,227.69, 232,630.93 and 70,883.27 is: 106,228.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,227.69 : 232,630.93 = 70,883.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,227.69/232,630.93 = 70,883.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,227.69x = 232,630.93 × 70,883.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,227.69x = 16,489,641,021.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,489,641,021.54/155,227.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,228.73

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