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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,621.20, 264,931.80 and 166,944.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,621.20, 264,931.80 and 166,944.40 is: 250,416.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,621.20 : 264,931.80 = 166,944.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,621.20/264,931.80 = 166,944.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,621.20x = 264,931.80 × 166,944.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,621.20x = 44,228,880,391.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,228,880,391.92/176,621.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,416.60

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