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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,981.72, 265,511.43 and 130,092.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,981.72, 265,511.43 and 130,092.44 is: 195,167.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,981.72 : 265,511.43 = 130,092.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,981.72/265,511.43 = 130,092.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,981.72x = 265,511.43 × 130,092.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,981.72x = 34,541,028,449.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,541,028,449.03/176,981.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,167.22

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