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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,660.28, 243,828.87 and 108,677.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,660.28, 243,828.87 and 108,677.37 is: 149,997.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,660.28 : 243,828.87 = 108,677.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,660.28/243,828.87 = 108,677.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,660.28x = 243,828.87 × 108,677.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,660.28x = 26,498,680,321.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,498,680,321.67/176,660.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,997.95

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