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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,341.80, 233,012.70 and 146,593.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,341.80, 233,012.70 and 146,593.80 is: 219,890.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,341.80 : 233,012.70 = 146,593.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,341.80/233,012.70 = 146,593.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,341.80x = 233,012.70 × 146,593.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,341.80x = 34,158,217,141.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,158,217,141.26/155,341.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,890.70

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