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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,413.95, 233,133.63 and 65,482.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,413.95, 233,133.63 and 65,482.66 is: 98,229.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,413.95 : 233,133.63 = 65,482.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,413.95/233,133.63 = 65,482.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,413.95x = 233,133.63 × 65,482.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,413.95x = 15,266,210,227.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,266,210,227.86/155,413.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,229.34

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