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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,032.60, 264,048.90 and 146,872.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,032.60, 264,048.90 and 146,872.60 is: 220,308.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,032.60 : 264,048.90 = 146,872.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,032.60/264,048.90 = 146,872.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,032.60x = 264,048.90 × 146,872.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,032.60x = 38,781,548,470.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,781,548,470.14/176,032.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,308.90

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