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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,752.67, 265,129.00 and 145,522.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,752.67, 265,129.00 and 145,522.31 is: 218,283.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,752.67 : 265,129.00 = 145,522.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,752.67/265,129.00 = 145,522.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,752.67x = 265,129.00 × 145,522.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,752.67x = 38,582,182,838.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,582,182,838.54/176,752.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,283.46

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