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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,427.99, 239,358.02 and 105,466.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,427.99, 239,358.02 and 105,466.29 is: 145,560.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,427.99 : 239,358.02 = 105,466.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,427.99/239,358.02 = 105,466.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,427.99x = 239,358.02 × 105,466.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,427.99x = 25,244,201,823.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,244,201,823.81/173,427.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,560.14

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