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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,975.12, 264,838.80 and 110,446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,975.12, 264,838.80 and 110,446.40 is: 165,280.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,975.12 : 264,838.80 = 110,446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,975.12/264,838.80 = 110,446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,975.12x = 264,838.80 × 110,446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,975.12x = 29,250,492,040.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,250,492,040.32/176,975.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,280.25

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