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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,984.97, 265,516.31 and 130,095.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,984.97, 265,516.31 and 130,095.69 is: 195,172.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,984.97 : 265,516.31 = 130,095.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,984.97/265,516.31 = 130,095.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,984.97x = 265,516.31 × 130,095.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,984.97x = 34,542,527,555.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,542,527,555.70/176,984.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,172.10

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