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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,484.06, 260,048.83 and 98,445.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,484.06, 260,048.83 and 98,445.75 is: 147,568.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,484.06 : 260,048.83 = 98,445.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,484.06/260,048.83 = 98,445.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,484.06x = 260,048.83 × 98,445.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,484.06x = 25,600,702,105.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,600,702,105.97/173,484.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,568.04

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