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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,340.80, 264,511.20 and 167,592.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,340.80, 264,511.20 and 167,592.80 is: 251,389.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,340.80 : 264,511.20 = 167,592.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,340.80/264,511.20 = 167,592.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,340.80x = 264,511.20 × 167,592.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,340.80x = 44,330,172,639.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,330,172,639.36/176,340.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,389.20

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