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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,293.80, 232,940.70 and 155,293.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,293.80, 232,940.70 and 155,293.80 is: 232,940.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,293.80 : 232,940.70 = 155,293.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,293.80/232,940.70 = 155,293.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,293.80x = 232,940.70 × 155,293.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,293.80x = 36,174,246,477.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,174,246,477.66/155,293.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,940.70

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