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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,255.26, 243,358.68 and 108,363.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,255.26, 243,358.68 and 108,363.34 is: 149,619.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,255.26 : 243,358.68 = 108,363.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,255.26/243,358.68 = 108,363.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,255.26x = 243,358.68 × 108,363.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,255.26x = 26,371,159,382.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,371,159,382.79/176,255.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,619.13

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