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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,719.80, 265,079.70 and 176,719.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,719.80, 265,079.70 and 176,719.80 is: 265,079.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,719.80 : 265,079.70 = 176,719.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,719.80/265,079.70 = 176,719.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,719.80x = 265,079.70 × 176,719.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,719.80x = 46,844,831,568.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,844,831,568.06/176,719.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,079.70

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