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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,453.80, 233,180.70 and 146,705.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,453.80, 233,180.70 and 146,705.80 is: 220,058.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,453.80 : 233,180.70 = 146,705.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,453.80/233,180.70 = 146,705.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,453.80x = 233,180.70 × 146,705.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,453.80x = 34,208,961,138.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,208,961,138.06/155,453.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,058.70

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