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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,994.10, 243,072.32 and 119,307.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,994.10, 243,072.32 and 119,307.06 is: 164,779.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,994.10 : 243,072.32 = 119,307.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,994.10/243,072.32 = 119,307.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,994.10x = 243,072.32 × 119,307.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,994.10x = 29,000,243,866.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,000,243,866.58/175,994.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,779.64

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