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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,565.70, 264,848.55 and 164,815.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,565.70, 264,848.55 and 164,815.30 is: 247,222.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,565.70 : 264,848.55 = 164,815.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,565.70/264,848.55 = 164,815.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,565.70x = 264,848.55 × 164,815.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,565.70x = 43,651,093,222.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,651,093,222.82/176,565.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,222.95

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