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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,999.60, 350,999.40 and 155,202.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,999.60, 350,999.40 and 155,202.80 is: 232,804.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,999.60 : 350,999.40 = 155,202.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,999.60/350,999.40 = 155,202.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,999.60x = 350,999.40 × 155,202.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,999.60x = 54,476,089,678.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,476,089,678.32/233,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,804.20

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