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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,968.80, 264,116.21 and 164,969.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,968.80, 264,116.21 and 164,969.84 is: 246,208.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,968.80 : 264,116.21 = 164,969.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,968.80/264,116.21 = 164,969.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,968.80x = 264,116.21 × 164,969.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,968.80x = 43,571,208,740.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,571,208,740.55/176,968.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,208.42

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