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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,459.20, 173,188.80 and 106,905.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,459.20, 173,188.80 and 106,905.60 is: 160,358.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,459.20 : 173,188.80 = 106,905.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,459.20/173,188.80 = 106,905.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,459.20x = 173,188.80 × 106,905.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,459.20x = 18,514,852,577.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,514,852,577.28/115,459.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,358.40

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