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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,210.55, 264,142.08 and 112,850.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,210.55, 264,142.08 and 112,850.73 is: 169,164.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,210.55 : 264,142.08 = 112,850.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,210.55/264,142.08 = 112,850.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,210.55x = 264,142.08 × 112,850.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,210.55x = 29,808,626,551.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,808,626,551.72/176,210.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,164.82

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