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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,647.30, 264,625.35 and 106,317.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,647.30, 264,625.35 and 106,317.70 is: 159,268.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,647.30 : 264,625.35 = 106,317.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,647.30/264,625.35 = 106,317.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,647.30x = 264,625.35 × 106,317.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,647.30x = 28,134,358,573.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,134,358,573.70/176,647.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,268.55

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