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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,367.93, 239,229.90 and 118,966.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,367.93, 239,229.90 and 118,966.74 is: 164,161.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,367.93 : 239,229.90 = 118,966.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,367.93/239,229.90 = 118,966.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,367.93x = 239,229.90 × 118,966.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,367.93x = 28,460,401,313.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,460,401,313.53/173,367.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,161.86

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