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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,031.35, 264,047.03 and 146,871.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,031.35, 264,047.03 and 146,871.35 is: 220,307.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,031.35 : 264,047.03 = 146,871.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,031.35/264,047.03 = 146,871.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,031.35x = 264,047.03 × 146,871.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,031.35x = 38,780,943,025.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,780,943,025.23/176,031.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,307.03

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