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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,725.40, 264,504.90 and 137,067.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,725.40, 264,504.90 and 137,067.80 is: 205,149.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,725.40 : 264,504.90 = 137,067.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,725.40/264,504.90 = 137,067.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,725.40x = 264,504.90 × 137,067.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,725.40x = 36,255,104,732.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,255,104,732.22/176,725.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,149.37

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