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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,406.02, 239,316.73 and 108,885.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,406.02, 239,316.73 and 108,885.87 is: 150,272.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,406.02 : 239,316.73 = 108,885.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,406.02/239,316.73 = 108,885.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,406.02x = 239,316.73 × 108,885.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,406.02x = 26,058,210,079.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,058,210,079.39/173,406.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,272.82

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