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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,171.10, 264,334.95 and 71,195.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,171.10, 264,334.95 and 71,195.10 is: 106,824.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,171.10 : 264,334.95 = 71,195.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,171.10/264,334.95 = 71,195.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,171.10x = 264,334.95 × 71,195.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,171.10x = 18,819,353,198.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,819,353,198.75/176,171.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,824.29

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