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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,056.72, 264,252.76 and 109,294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,056.72, 264,252.76 and 109,294.80 is: 164,046.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,056.72 : 264,252.76 = 109,294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,056.72/264,252.76 = 109,294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,056.72x = 264,252.76 × 109,294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,056.72x = 28,881,452,553.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,881,452,553.65/176,056.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,046.29

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