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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,996.12, 264,870.30 and 110,467.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,996.12, 264,870.30 and 110,467.40 is: 165,311.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,996.12 : 264,870.30 = 110,467.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,996.12/264,870.30 = 110,467.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,996.12x = 264,870.30 × 110,467.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,996.12x = 29,259,533,378.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,259,533,378.22/176,996.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,311.72

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