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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,751.44, 265,119.76 and 120,450.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,751.44, 265,119.76 and 120,450.88 is: 180,671.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,751.44 : 265,119.76 = 120,450.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,751.44/265,119.76 = 120,450.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,751.44x = 265,119.76 × 120,450.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,751.44x = 31,933,908,397.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,933,908,397.39/176,751.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,671.28

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