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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,197.68, 264,754.98 and 164,679.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,197.68, 264,754.98 and 164,679.48 is: 247,447.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,197.68 : 264,754.98 = 164,679.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,197.68/264,754.98 = 164,679.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,197.68x = 264,754.98 × 164,679.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,197.68x = 43,599,712,433.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,599,712,433.81/176,197.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,447.71

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