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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,506.60, 233,259.90 and 105,740.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,506.60, 233,259.90 and 105,740.20 is: 158,610.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,506.60 : 233,259.90 = 105,740.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,506.60/233,259.90 = 105,740.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,506.60x = 233,259.90 × 105,740.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,506.60x = 24,664,948,477.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,664,948,477.98/155,506.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,610.30

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