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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,062.12, 260,007.90 and 110,854.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,062.12, 260,007.90 and 110,854.12 is: 166,546.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,062.12 : 260,007.90 = 110,854.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,062.12/260,007.90 = 110,854.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,062.12x = 260,007.90 × 110,854.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,062.12x = 28,822,946,947.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,822,946,947.55/173,062.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,546.83

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