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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,763.60, 349,770.60 and 155,031.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,763.60, 349,770.60 and 155,031.60 is: 231,967.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,763.60 : 349,770.60 = 155,031.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,763.60/349,770.60 = 155,031.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,763.60x = 349,770.60 × 155,031.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,763.60x = 54,225,495,750.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,225,495,750.96/233,763.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,967.23

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