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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,230.98, 264,608.90 and 71,254.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,230.98, 264,608.90 and 71,254.98 is: 106,988.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,230.98 : 264,608.90 = 71,254.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,230.98/264,608.90 = 71,254.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,230.98x = 264,608.90 × 71,254.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,230.98x = 18,854,701,877.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,854,701,877.32/176,230.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,988.58

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