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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,998.20, 233,651.70 and 135,262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,998.20, 233,651.70 and 135,262.20 is: 202,593.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,998.20 : 233,651.70 = 135,262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,998.20/233,651.70 = 135,262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,998.20x = 233,651.70 × 135,262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,998.20x = 31,604,242,975.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,604,242,975.74/155,998.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,593.64

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