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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,284.73, 239,130.29 and 96,804.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,284.73, 239,130.29 and 96,804.92 is: 133,589.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,284.73 : 239,130.29 = 96,804.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,284.73/239,130.29 = 96,804.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,284.73x = 239,130.29 × 96,804.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,284.73x = 23,148,986,913.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,148,986,913.35/173,284.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,589.31

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