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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,465.80, 233,198.70 and 146,717.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,465.80, 233,198.70 and 146,717.80 is: 220,076.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,465.80 : 233,198.70 = 146,717.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,465.80/233,198.70 = 146,717.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,465.80x = 233,198.70 × 146,717.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,465.80x = 34,214,400,226.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,214,400,226.86/155,465.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,076.70

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