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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,316.20, 259,974.30 and 80,004.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,316.20, 259,974.30 and 80,004.20 is: 120,006.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,316.20 : 259,974.30 = 80,004.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,316.20/259,974.30 = 80,004.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,316.20x = 259,974.30 × 80,004.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,316.20x = 20,799,035,892.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,799,035,892.06/173,316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,006.30

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