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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,473.80, 173,210.70 and 91,854.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,473.80, 173,210.70 and 91,854.20 is: 137,781.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,473.80 : 173,210.70 = 91,854.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,473.80/173,210.70 = 91,854.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,473.80x = 173,210.70 × 91,854.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,473.80x = 15,910,130,279.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,910,130,279.94/115,473.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,781.30

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