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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,287.30, 264,042.15 and 106,044.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,287.30, 264,042.15 and 106,044.10 is: 158,832.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,287.30 : 264,042.15 = 106,044.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,287.30/264,042.15 = 106,044.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,287.30x = 264,042.15 × 106,044.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,287.30x = 28,000,112,158.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,000,112,158.82/176,287.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,832.27

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