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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,541.04, 264,728.32 and 64,142

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,541.04, 264,728.32 and 64,142 is: 96,182.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,541.04 : 264,728.32 = 64,142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,541.04/264,728.32 = 64,142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,541.04x = 264,728.32 × 64,142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,541.04x = 16,980,203,901.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,980,203,901.44/176,541.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,182.76

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