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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,638.40, 264,957.60 and 164,974.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,638.40, 264,957.60 and 164,974.40 is: 247,461.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,638.40 : 264,957.60 = 164,974.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,638.40/264,957.60 = 164,974.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,638.40x = 264,957.60 × 164,974.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,638.40x = 43,711,221,085.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,711,221,085.44/176,638.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,461.60

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