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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,806.40, 265,209.60 and 106,822.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,806.40, 265,209.60 and 106,822.40 is: 160,233.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,806.40 : 265,209.60 = 106,822.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,806.40/265,209.60 = 106,822.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,806.40x = 265,209.60 × 106,822.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,806.40x = 28,330,325,975.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,330,325,975.04/176,806.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,233.60

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