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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,036.72, 238,774.08 and 105,090.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,036.72, 238,774.08 and 105,090.88 is: 145,015.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,036.72 : 238,774.08 = 105,090.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,036.72/238,774.08 = 105,090.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,036.72x = 238,774.08 × 105,090.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,036.72x = 25,092,978,188.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,092,978,188.39/173,036.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,015.34

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