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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,564.92, 243,664.29 and 95,997.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,564.92, 243,664.29 and 95,997.88 is: 132,479.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,564.92 : 243,664.29 = 95,997.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,564.92/243,664.29 = 95,997.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,564.92x = 243,664.29 × 95,997.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,564.92x = 23,391,255,271.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,391,255,271.71/176,564.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,479.63

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