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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,143.60, 264,215.40 and 109,788.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,143.60, 264,215.40 and 109,788.40 is: 164,682.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,143.60 : 264,215.40 = 109,788.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,143.60/264,215.40 = 109,788.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,143.60x = 264,215.40 × 109,788.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,143.60x = 29,007,786,021.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,007,786,021.36/176,143.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,682.60

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