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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,467.89, 239,425.70 and 112,933.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,467.89, 239,425.70 and 112,933.13 is: 155,873.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,467.89 : 239,425.70 = 112,933.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,467.89/239,425.70 = 112,933.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,467.89x = 239,425.70 × 112,933.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,467.89x = 27,039,091,941.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,039,091,941.65/173,467.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,873.76

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