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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,087.60, 264,714.60 and 150,426.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,087.60, 264,714.60 and 150,426.80 is: 226,138.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,087.60 : 264,714.60 = 150,426.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,087.60/264,714.60 = 150,426.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,087.60x = 264,714.60 × 150,426.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,087.60x = 39,820,170,191.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,820,170,191.28/176,087.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,138.41

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