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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,336.80, 264,505.20 and 167,735.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,336.80, 264,505.20 and 167,735.20 is: 251,602.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,336.80 : 264,505.20 = 167,735.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,336.80/264,505.20 = 167,735.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,336.80x = 264,505.20 × 167,735.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,336.80x = 44,366,832,623.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,366,832,623.04/176,336.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,602.80

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