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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,251.65, 232,877.48 and 110,150.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,251.65, 232,877.48 and 110,150.85 is: 165,226.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,251.65 : 232,877.48 = 110,150.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,251.65/232,877.48 = 110,150.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,251.65x = 232,877.48 × 110,150.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,251.65x = 25,651,651,817.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,651,651,817.10/155,251.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,226.28

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