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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,651.69, 260,476.05 and 135,732.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,651.69, 260,476.05 and 135,732.85 is: 203,598.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,651.69 : 260,476.05 = 135,732.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,651.69/260,476.05 = 135,732.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,651.69x = 260,476.05 × 135,732.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,651.69x = 35,355,156,623.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,355,156,623.24/173,651.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,598.11

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