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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,519.84, 264,751.90 and 146,725.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,519.84, 264,751.90 and 146,725.60 is: 220,065.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,519.84 : 264,751.90 = 146,725.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,519.84/264,751.90 = 146,725.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,519.84x = 264,751.90 × 146,725.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,519.84x = 38,845,881,378.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,845,881,378.64/176,519.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,065.24

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