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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,349.82, 239,218.20 and 96,869.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,349.82, 239,218.20 and 96,869.56 is: 133,677.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,349.82 : 239,218.20 = 96,869.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,349.82/239,218.20 = 96,869.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,349.82x = 239,218.20 × 96,869.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,349.82x = 23,172,961,777.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,172,961,777.99/173,349.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,677.45

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