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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,447.88, 239,362.74 and 97,994.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,447.88, 239,362.74 and 97,994.76 is: 135,235.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,447.88 : 239,362.74 = 97,994.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,447.88/239,362.74 = 97,994.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,447.88x = 239,362.74 × 97,994.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,447.88x = 23,456,294,259.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,456,294,259.24/173,447.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,235.40

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