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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,269.09, 243,289.70 and 108,321.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,269.09, 243,289.70 and 108,321.70 is: 149,507.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,269.09 : 243,289.70 = 108,321.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,269.09/243,289.70 = 108,321.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,269.09x = 243,289.70 × 108,321.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,269.09x = 26,353,553,896.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,353,553,896.49/176,269.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,507.52

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