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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,245.20, 264,367.80 and 106,261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,245.20, 264,367.80 and 106,261.20 is: 159,391.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,245.20 : 264,367.80 = 106,261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,245.20/264,367.80 = 106,261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,245.20x = 264,367.80 × 106,261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,245.20x = 28,092,039,669.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,092,039,669.36/176,245.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,391.80

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