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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,960.64, 239,531.85 and 152,326.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,960.64, 239,531.85 and 152,326.62 is: 209,743.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,960.64 : 239,531.85 = 152,326.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,960.64/239,531.85 = 152,326.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,960.64x = 239,531.85 × 152,326.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,960.64x = 36,487,077,092.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,487,077,092.85/173,960.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,743.29

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