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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,003.80, 264,005.70 and 163,562.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,003.80, 264,005.70 and 163,562.20 is: 245,343.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,003.80 : 264,005.70 = 163,562.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,003.80/264,005.70 = 163,562.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,003.80x = 264,005.70 × 163,562.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,003.80x = 43,181,353,104.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,181,353,104.54/176,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,343.30

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