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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,465.76, 264,748.05 and 71,358.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,465.76, 264,748.05 and 71,358.54 is: 107,057.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,465.76 : 264,748.05 = 71,358.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,465.76/264,748.05 = 71,358.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,465.76x = 264,748.05 × 71,358.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,465.76x = 18,892,034,315.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,892,034,315.85/176,465.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,057.79

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