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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,373.84, 239,252.76 and 96,894.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,373.84, 239,252.76 and 96,894.36 is: 133,712.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,373.84 : 239,252.76 = 96,894.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,373.84/239,252.76 = 96,894.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,373.84x = 239,252.76 × 96,894.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,373.84x = 23,182,243,058.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,182,243,058.43/173,373.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,712.46

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