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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,607.43, 243,710.84 and 100,131.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,607.43, 243,710.84 and 100,131.67 is: 138,177.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,607.43 : 243,710.84 = 100,131.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,607.43/243,710.84 = 100,131.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,607.43x = 243,710.84 × 100,131.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,607.43x = 24,403,172,296.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,403,172,296.37/176,607.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,177.50

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