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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,839.20, 350,823.60 and 155,107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,839.20, 350,823.60 and 155,107.20 is: 232,703.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,839.20 : 350,823.60 = 155,107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,839.20/350,823.60 = 155,107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,839.20x = 350,823.60 × 155,107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,839.20x = 54,415,266,289.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,415,266,289.92/233,839.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,703.78

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