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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,969.80, 233,997.90 and 103,481.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,969.80, 233,997.90 and 103,481.80 is: 155,251.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,969.80 : 233,997.90 = 103,481.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,969.80/233,997.90 = 103,481.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,969.80x = 233,997.90 × 103,481.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,969.80x = 24,214,523,888.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,214,523,888.22/155,969.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,251.36

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