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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,257.63, 243,145.43 and 112,528.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,257.63, 243,145.43 and 112,528.45 is: 155,231.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,257.63 : 243,145.43 = 112,528.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,257.63/243,145.43 = 112,528.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,257.63x = 243,145.43 × 112,528.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,257.63x = 27,360,777,799.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,360,777,799.84/176,257.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,231.74

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