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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,159.64, 264,127.08 and 116,118.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,159.64, 264,127.08 and 116,118.84 is: 174,104.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,159.64 : 264,127.08 = 116,118.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,159.64/264,127.08 = 116,118.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,159.64x = 264,127.08 × 116,118.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,159.64x = 30,670,130,142.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,670,130,142.19/176,159.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,104.18

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