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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,847.48, 244,041.86 and 96,275.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,847.48, 244,041.86 and 96,275.28 is: 132,855.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,847.48 : 244,041.86 = 96,275.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,847.48/244,041.86 = 96,275.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,847.48x = 244,041.86 × 96,275.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,847.48x = 23,495,199,559.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,495,199,559.07/176,847.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,855.72

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