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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,752.12, 265,169.72 and 58,423.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,752.12, 265,169.72 and 58,423.47 is: 87,648.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,752.12 : 265,169.72 = 58,423.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,752.12/265,169.72 = 58,423.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,752.12x = 265,169.72 × 58,423.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,752.12x = 15,492,135,181.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,492,135,181.33/176,752.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,648.94

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