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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,407.70, 264,611.55 and 106,423.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,407.70, 264,611.55 and 106,423.70 is: 159,635.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,407.70 : 264,611.55 = 106,423.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,407.70/264,611.55 = 106,423.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,407.70x = 264,611.55 × 106,423.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,407.70x = 28,160,940,213.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,160,940,213.74/176,407.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,635.55

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