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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,032.10, 264,048.15 and 160,825.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,032.10, 264,048.15 and 160,825.70 is: 241,238.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,032.10 : 264,048.15 = 160,825.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,032.10/264,048.15 = 160,825.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,032.10x = 264,048.15 × 160,825.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,032.10x = 42,465,728,557.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,465,728,557.46/176,032.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,238.55

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