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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,419.95, 233,162.33 and 88,805.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,419.95, 233,162.33 and 88,805.55 is: 133,226.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,419.95 : 233,162.33 = 88,805.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,419.95/233,162.33 = 88,805.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,419.95x = 233,162.33 × 88,805.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,419.95x = 20,706,108,510.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,706,108,510.90/155,419.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,226.84

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