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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,724.80, 265,087.20 and 176,724.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,724.80, 265,087.20 and 176,724.80 is: 265,087.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,724.80 : 265,087.20 = 176,724.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,724.80/265,087.20 = 176,724.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,724.80x = 265,087.20 × 176,724.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,724.80x = 46,847,482,402.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,847,482,402.56/176,724.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,087.20

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