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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,410.20, 264,615.30 and 106,426.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,410.20, 264,615.30 and 106,426.20 is: 159,639.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,410.20 : 264,615.30 = 106,426.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,410.20/264,615.30 = 106,426.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,410.20x = 264,615.30 × 106,426.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,410.20x = 28,162,000,840.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,162,000,840.86/176,410.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,639.30

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