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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,940, 244,177.20 and 97,452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,940, 244,177.20 and 97,452 is: 134,483.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,940 : 244,177.20 = 97,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,940/244,177.20 = 97,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,940x = 244,177.20 × 97,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,940x = 23,795,556,494.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,795,556,494.40/176,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,483.76

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