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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,663.20, 264,994.80 and 169,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,663.20, 264,994.80 and 169,664.80 is: 254,497.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,663.20 : 264,994.80 = 169,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,663.20/264,994.80 = 169,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,663.20x = 264,994.80 × 169,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,663.20x = 44,960,289,743.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,960,289,743.04/176,663.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,497.20

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