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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,804.60, 352,206.90 and 155,662.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,804.60, 352,206.90 and 155,662.20 is: 233,493.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,804.60 : 352,206.90 = 155,662.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,804.60/352,206.90 = 155,662.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,804.60x = 352,206.90 × 155,662.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,804.60x = 54,825,300,909.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,825,300,909.18/234,804.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,493.30

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