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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,750.60, 349,751.10 and 155,018.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,750.60, 349,751.10 and 155,018.60 is: 231,947.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,750.60 : 349,751.10 = 155,018.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,750.60/349,751.10 = 155,018.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,750.60x = 349,751.10 × 155,018.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,750.60x = 54,217,925,870.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,217,925,870.46/233,750.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,947.75

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