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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,275.36, 264,564.24 and 71,169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,275.36, 264,564.24 and 71,169.76 is: 106,815.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,275.36 : 264,564.24 = 71,169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,275.36/264,564.24 = 71,169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,275.36x = 264,564.24 × 71,169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,275.36x = 18,828,973,465.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,828,973,465.38/176,275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,815.69

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