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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,872.80, 265,309.20 and 120,885.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,872.80, 265,309.20 and 120,885.60 is: 181,328.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,872.80 : 265,309.20 = 120,885.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,872.80/265,309.20 = 120,885.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,872.80x = 265,309.20 × 120,885.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,872.80x = 32,072,061,827.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,072,061,827.52/176,872.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,328.40

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