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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,459.67, 233,186.90 and 70,023.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,459.67, 233,186.90 and 70,023.02 is: 105,033.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,459.67 : 233,186.90 = 70,023.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,459.67/233,186.90 = 70,023.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,459.67x = 233,186.90 × 70,023.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,459.67x = 16,328,449,446.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,328,449,446.39/155,459.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,033.35

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