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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,380.84, 239,262.42 and 96,901.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,380.84, 239,262.42 and 96,901.36 is: 133,722.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,380.84 : 239,262.42 = 96,901.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,380.84/239,262.42 = 96,901.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,380.84x = 239,262.42 × 96,901.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,380.84x = 23,184,853,894.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,184,853,894.89/173,380.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,722.12

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