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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,408.80, 173,113.20 and 115,408.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,408.80, 173,113.20 and 115,408.80 is: 173,113.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,408.80 : 173,113.20 = 115,408.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,408.80/173,113.20 = 115,408.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,408.80x = 173,113.20 × 115,408.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,408.80x = 19,978,786,676.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,978,786,676.16/115,408.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,113.20

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