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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,563.31, 345,962.57 and 155,526.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,563.31, 345,962.57 and 155,526.20 is: 233,368.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,563.31 : 345,962.57 = 155,526.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,563.31/345,962.57 = 155,526.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,563.31x = 345,962.57 × 155,526.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,563.31x = 53,806,243,854.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,806,243,854.33/230,563.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,368.63

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