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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,704.40, 265,056.60 and 106,720.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,704.40, 265,056.60 and 106,720.40 is: 160,080.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,704.40 : 265,056.60 = 106,720.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,704.40/265,056.60 = 106,720.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,704.40x = 265,056.60 × 106,720.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,704.40x = 28,286,946,374.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,286,946,374.64/176,704.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,080.60

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