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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,295.76, 243,206.76 and 104,635.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,295.76, 243,206.76 and 104,635.12 is: 144,348.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,295.76 : 243,206.76 = 104,635.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,295.76/243,206.76 = 104,635.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,295.76x = 243,206.76 × 104,635.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,295.76x = 25,447,968,517.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,447,968,517.41/176,295.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,348.16

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