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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,322.97, 232,836.78 and 99,004.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,322.97, 232,836.78 and 99,004.98 is: 148,413.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,322.97 : 232,836.78 = 99,004.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,322.97/232,836.78 = 99,004.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,322.97x = 232,836.78 × 99,004.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,322.97x = 23,052,000,747.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,052,000,747.16/155,322.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,413.34

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