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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,427.60, 233,141.40 and 105,531.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,427.60, 233,141.40 and 105,531.60 is: 158,297.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,427.60 : 233,141.40 = 105,531.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,427.60/233,141.40 = 105,531.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,427.60x = 233,141.40 × 105,531.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,427.60x = 24,603,784,968.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,603,784,968.24/155,427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,297.40

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