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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,984.97, 260,913.44 and 60,103.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,984.97, 260,913.44 and 60,103.82 is: 90,133.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,984.97 : 260,913.44 = 60,103.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,984.97/260,913.44 = 60,103.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,984.97x = 260,913.44 × 60,103.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,984.97x = 15,681,892,828.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,681,892,828.25/173,984.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,133.61

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