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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,997.12, 264,871.76 and 110,468.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,997.12, 264,871.76 and 110,468.40 is: 165,313.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,997.12 : 264,871.76 = 110,468.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,997.12/264,871.76 = 110,468.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,997.12x = 264,871.76 × 110,468.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,997.12x = 29,259,959,532.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,259,959,532.38/176,997.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,313.20

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