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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,565.87, 233,533.33 and 130,912.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,565.87, 233,533.33 and 130,912.91 is: 196,524.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,565.87 : 233,533.33 = 130,912.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,565.87/233,533.33 = 130,912.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,565.87x = 233,533.33 × 130,912.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,565.87x = 30,572,527,193.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,572,527,193.09/155,565.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,524.65

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