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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,612.26, 239,531.76 and 113,160.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,612.26, 239,531.76 and 113,160.84 is: 156,127.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,612.26 : 239,531.76 = 113,160.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,612.26/239,531.76 = 113,160.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,612.26x = 239,531.76 × 113,160.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,612.26x = 27,105,615,168.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,105,615,168.28/173,612.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,127.31

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