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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,791.93, 320,798.55 and 155,111.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,791.93, 320,798.55 and 155,111.93 is: 232,748.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,791.93 : 320,798.55 = 155,111.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,791.93/320,798.55 = 155,111.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,791.93x = 320,798.55 × 155,111.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,791.93x = 49,759,682,231.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,759,682,231.70/213,791.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,748.18

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