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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,483.62, 239,543.08 and 133,133.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,483.62, 239,543.08 and 133,133.46 is: 183,828.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,483.62 : 239,543.08 = 133,133.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,483.62/239,543.08 = 133,133.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,483.62x = 239,543.08 × 133,133.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,483.62x = 31,891,199,059.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,891,199,059.46/173,483.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,828.30

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