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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,764.20, 264,854.70 and 166,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,764.20, 264,854.70 and 166,266.60 is: 249,125.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,764.20 : 264,854.70 = 166,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,764.20/264,854.70 = 166,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,764.20x = 264,854.70 × 166,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,764.20x = 44,036,490,463.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,036,490,463.02/176,764.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,125.62

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