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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,955.60, 265,433.40 and 110,600.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,955.60, 265,433.40 and 110,600.40 is: 165,900.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,955.60 : 265,433.40 = 110,600.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,955.60/265,433.40 = 110,600.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,955.60x = 265,433.40 × 110,600.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,955.60x = 29,357,040,213.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,357,040,213.36/176,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,900.60

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