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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,408.70, 264,613.05 and 106,424.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,408.70, 264,613.05 and 106,424.70 is: 159,637.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,408.70 : 264,613.05 = 106,424.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,408.70/264,613.05 = 106,424.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,408.70x = 264,613.05 × 106,424.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,408.70x = 28,161,364,462.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,161,364,462.34/176,408.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,637.05

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