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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,950.80, 264,778.20 and 130,294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,950.80, 264,778.20 and 130,294.80 is: 194,965.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,950.80 : 264,778.20 = 130,294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,950.80/264,778.20 = 130,294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,950.80x = 264,778.20 × 130,294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,950.80x = 34,499,222,613.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,499,222,613.36/176,950.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,965.06

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