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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,086.60, 264,129.90 and 160,880.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,086.60, 264,129.90 and 160,880.20 is: 241,320.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,086.60 : 264,129.90 = 160,880.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,086.60/264,129.90 = 160,880.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,086.60x = 264,129.90 × 160,880.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,086.60x = 42,493,271,137.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,493,271,137.98/176,086.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,320.30

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