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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,235.20, 264,741.60 and 169,625.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,235.20, 264,741.60 and 169,625.60 is: 254,812.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,235.20 : 264,741.60 = 169,625.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,235.20/264,741.60 = 169,625.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,235.20x = 264,741.60 × 169,625.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,235.20x = 44,906,952,744.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,906,952,744.96/176,235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,812.62

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