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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,089.70, 792,134.55 and 173,139.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,089.70, 792,134.55 and 173,139.60 is: 259,709.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,089.70 : 792,134.55 = 173,139.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,089.70/792,134.55 = 173,139.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,089.70x = 792,134.55 × 173,139.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,089.70x = 137,149,859,133.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,149,859,133.18/528,089.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,709.40

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