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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,846.15, 244,040.22 and 96,272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,846.15, 244,040.22 and 96,272 is: 132,851.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,846.15 : 244,040.22 = 96,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,846.15/244,040.22 = 96,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,846.15x = 244,040.22 × 96,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,846.15x = 23,494,240,059.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,494,240,059.84/176,846.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,851.30

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