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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,072.80, 264,109.20 and 167,471.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,072.80, 264,109.20 and 167,471.20 is: 251,206.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,072.80 : 264,109.20 = 167,471.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,072.80/264,109.20 = 167,471.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,072.80x = 264,109.20 × 167,471.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,072.80x = 44,230,684,655.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,230,684,655.04/176,072.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,206.80

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