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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,748.48, 243,910.86 and 96,174.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,748.48, 243,910.86 and 96,174.62 is: 132,719.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,748.48 : 243,910.86 = 96,174.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,748.48/243,910.86 = 96,174.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,748.48x = 243,910.86 × 96,174.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,748.48x = 23,458,034,246.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,458,034,246.49/176,748.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,719.86

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