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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,033.72, 238,769.94 and 105,087.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,033.72, 238,769.94 and 105,087.88 is: 145,011.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,033.72 : 238,769.94 = 105,087.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,033.72/238,769.94 = 105,087.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,033.72x = 238,769.94 × 105,087.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,033.72x = 25,091,826,802.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,091,826,802.33/173,033.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,011.20

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