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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,875.36, 301,198.84 and 155,266.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,875.36, 301,198.84 and 155,266.92 is: 232,812.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,875.36 : 301,198.84 = 155,266.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,875.36/301,198.84 = 155,266.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,875.36x = 301,198.84 × 155,266.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,875.36x = 46,766,216,194.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,766,216,194.37/200,875.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,812.11

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