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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,223.68, 259,782.72 and 90,072.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,223.68, 259,782.72 and 90,072.32 is: 135,081.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,223.68 : 259,782.72 = 90,072.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,223.68/259,782.72 = 90,072.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,223.68x = 259,782.72 × 90,072.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,223.68x = 23,399,232,286.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,399,232,286.31/173,223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,081.03

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