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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,775.60, 349,788.60 and 155,043.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,775.60, 349,788.60 and 155,043.60 is: 231,985.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,775.60 : 349,788.60 = 155,043.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,775.60/349,788.60 = 155,043.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,775.60x = 349,788.60 × 155,043.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,775.60x = 54,232,483,782.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,232,483,782.96/233,775.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,985.22

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