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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,973.65, 233,093.43 and 104,479.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,973.65, 233,093.43 and 104,479.02 is: 144,125.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,973.65 : 233,093.43 = 104,479.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,973.65/233,093.43 = 104,479.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,973.65x = 233,093.43 × 104,479.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,973.65x = 24,353,373,134.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,353,373,134.84/168,973.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,125.27

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