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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,762.90, 233,644.35 and 96,665.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,762.90, 233,644.35 and 96,665.30 is: 144,997.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,762.90 : 233,644.35 = 96,665.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,762.90/233,644.35 = 96,665.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,762.90x = 233,644.35 × 96,665.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,762.90x = 22,585,301,186.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,585,301,186.06/155,762.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,997.95

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