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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,064.70, 299,440.95 and 155,449.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,064.70, 299,440.95 and 155,449.90 is: 232,665.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,064.70 : 299,440.95 = 155,449.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,064.70/299,440.95 = 155,449.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,064.70x = 299,440.95 × 155,449.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,064.70x = 46,548,065,733.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,548,065,733.41/200,064.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,665.06

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