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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,573.60, 264,860.40 and 163,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,573.60, 264,860.40 and 163,095.20 is: 244,642.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,573.60 : 264,860.40 = 163,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,573.60/264,860.40 = 163,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,573.60x = 264,860.40 × 163,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,573.60x = 43,197,459,910.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,197,459,910.08/176,573.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,642.80

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