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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,167.59, 345,016.09 and 155,295.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,167.59, 345,016.09 and 155,295.33 is: 232,784.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,167.59 : 345,016.09 = 155,295.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,167.59/345,016.09 = 155,295.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,167.59x = 345,016.09 × 155,295.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,167.59x = 53,579,387,551.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,579,387,551.86/230,167.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,784.24

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