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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,704.70, 265,057.05 and 106,720.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,704.70, 265,057.05 and 106,720.70 is: 160,081.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,704.70 : 265,057.05 = 106,720.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,704.70/265,057.05 = 106,720.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,704.70x = 265,057.05 × 106,720.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,704.70x = 28,287,073,915.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,287,073,915.94/176,704.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,081.05

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