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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,069.73, 242,979.54 and 108,052.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,069.73, 242,979.54 and 108,052.67 is: 149,114.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,069.73 : 242,979.54 = 108,052.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,069.73/242,979.54 = 108,052.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,069.73x = 242,979.54 × 108,052.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,069.73x = 26,254,588,052.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,254,588,052.37/176,069.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,114.72

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