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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,033.60, 264,050.40 and 146,873.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,033.60, 264,050.40 and 146,873.60 is: 220,310.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,033.60 : 264,050.40 = 146,873.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,033.60/264,050.40 = 146,873.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,033.60x = 264,050.40 × 146,873.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,033.60x = 38,782,032,829.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,782,032,829.44/176,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,310.40

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