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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,950.08, 264,801.48 and 110,421.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,950.08, 264,801.48 and 110,421.52 is: 165,243.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,950.08 : 264,801.48 = 110,421.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,950.08/264,801.48 = 110,421.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,950.08x = 264,801.48 × 110,421.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,950.08x = 29,239,781,919.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,239,781,919.85/176,950.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,243.11

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