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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,428.20, 264,350.70 and 151,350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,428.20, 264,350.70 and 151,350.60 is: 226,775.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,428.20 : 264,350.70 = 151,350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,428.20/264,350.70 = 151,350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,428.20x = 264,350.70 × 151,350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,428.20x = 40,009,637,055.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,009,637,055.42/176,428.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,775.75

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