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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,309.80, 233,183.40 and 96,260.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,309.80, 233,183.40 and 96,260.80 is: 144,526.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,309.80 : 233,183.40 = 96,260.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,309.80/233,183.40 = 96,260.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,309.80x = 233,183.40 × 96,260.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,309.80x = 22,446,420,630.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,446,420,630.72/155,309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,526.75

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