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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,356.20, 260,034.30 and 147,112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,356.20, 260,034.30 and 147,112.20 is: 220,668.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,356.20 : 260,034.30 = 147,112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,356.20/260,034.30 = 147,112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,356.20x = 260,034.30 × 147,112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,356.20x = 38,254,217,948.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,254,217,948.46/173,356.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,668.30

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