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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,455.73, 239,281.22 and 116,097.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,455.73, 239,281.22 and 116,097.45 is: 160,155.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,455.73 : 239,281.22 = 116,097.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,455.73/239,281.22 = 116,097.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,455.73x = 239,281.22 × 116,097.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,455.73x = 27,779,938,894.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,779,938,894.40/173,455.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,155.79

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