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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,088.60, 264,132.90 and 160,882.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,088.60, 264,132.90 and 160,882.20 is: 241,323.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,088.60 : 264,132.90 = 160,882.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,088.60/264,132.90 = 160,882.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,088.60x = 264,132.90 × 160,882.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,088.60x = 42,494,282,044.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,494,282,044.38/176,088.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,323.30

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