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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,997.62, 264,872.55 and 110,468.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,997.62, 264,872.55 and 110,468.90 is: 165,313.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,997.62 : 264,872.55 = 110,468.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,997.62/264,872.55 = 110,468.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,997.62x = 264,872.55 × 110,468.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,997.62x = 29,260,179,238.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,260,179,238.70/176,997.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,313.97

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