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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,976, 244,226.88 and 97,488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,976, 244,226.88 and 97,488 is: 134,533.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,976 : 244,226.88 = 97,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,976/244,226.88 = 97,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,976x = 244,226.88 × 97,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,976x = 23,809,190,077.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,809,190,077.44/176,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,533.44

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