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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,271.76, 239,128.92 and 137,754.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,271.76, 239,128.92 and 137,754.88 is: 190,112.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,271.76 : 239,128.92 = 137,754.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,271.76/239,128.92 = 137,754.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,271.76x = 239,128.92 × 137,754.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,271.76x = 32,941,175,679.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,941,175,679.13/173,271.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,112.78

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