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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,326.13, 232,615.51 and 88,563.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,326.13, 232,615.51 and 88,563.84 is: 132,632.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,326.13 : 232,615.51 = 88,563.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,326.13/232,615.51 = 88,563.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,326.13x = 232,615.51 × 88,563.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,326.13x = 20,601,322,366.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,601,322,366.34/155,326.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,632.69

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