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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,644.80, 264,362.40 and 106,574.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,644.80, 264,362.40 and 106,574.40 is: 159,496.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,644.80 : 264,362.40 = 106,574.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,644.80/264,362.40 = 106,574.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,644.80x = 264,362.40 × 106,574.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,644.80x = 28,174,264,162.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,174,264,162.56/176,644.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,496.71

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