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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,159.63, 264,272.24 and 80,103.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,159.63, 264,272.24 and 80,103.71 is: 120,170.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,159.63 : 264,272.24 = 80,103.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,159.63/264,272.24 = 80,103.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,159.63x = 264,272.24 × 80,103.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,159.63x = 21,169,185,152.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,169,185,152.13/176,159.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,170.47

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