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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,482.12, 243,306.84 and 119,795.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,482.12, 243,306.84 and 119,795.08 is: 165,155.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,482.12 : 243,306.84 = 119,795.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,482.12/243,306.84 = 119,795.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,482.12x = 243,306.84 × 119,795.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,482.12x = 29,146,962,362.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,146,962,362.35/176,482.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,155.33

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