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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,950.20, 233,579.70 and 120,775.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,950.20, 233,579.70 and 120,775.80 is: 180,896.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,950.20 : 233,579.70 = 120,775.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,950.20/233,579.70 = 120,775.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,950.20x = 233,579.70 × 120,775.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,950.20x = 28,210,775,131.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,210,775,131.26/155,950.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,896.05

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