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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,848.16, 244,042.96 and 96,274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,848.16, 244,042.96 and 96,274 is: 132,854.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,848.16 : 244,042.96 = 96,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,848.16/244,042.96 = 96,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,848.16x = 244,042.96 × 96,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,848.16x = 23,494,991,931.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,494,991,931.04/176,848.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,854.04

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