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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,252.58, 243,232.68 and 104,632.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,252.58, 243,232.68 and 104,632.86 is: 144,395.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,252.58 : 243,232.68 = 104,632.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,252.58/243,232.68 = 104,632.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,252.58x = 243,232.68 × 104,632.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,252.58x = 25,450,130,953.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,450,130,953.86/176,252.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,395.79

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