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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,415.34, 239,309.52 and 96,932.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,415.34, 239,309.52 and 96,932.30 is: 133,764.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,415.34 : 239,309.52 = 96,932.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,415.34/239,309.52 = 96,932.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,415.34x = 239,309.52 × 96,932.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,415.34x = 23,196,822,185.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,196,822,185.50/173,415.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,764.53

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