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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,930.42, 260,427.96 and 110,406.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,930.42, 260,427.96 and 110,406.66 is: 165,313.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,930.42 : 260,427.96 = 110,406.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,930.42/260,427.96 = 110,406.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,930.42x = 260,427.96 × 110,406.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,930.42x = 28,752,981,234.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,752,981,234.21/173,930.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,313.12

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