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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,458.96, 264,660.56 and 146,664.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,458.96, 264,660.56 and 146,664.48 is: 219,973.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,458.96 : 264,660.56 = 146,664.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,458.96/264,660.56 = 146,664.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,458.96x = 264,660.56 × 146,664.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,458.96x = 38,816,303,408.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,816,303,408.91/176,458.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,973.55

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