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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,998.12, 264,873.30 and 110,469.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,998.12, 264,873.30 and 110,469.40 is: 165,314.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,998.12 : 264,873.30 = 110,469.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,998.12/264,873.30 = 110,469.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,998.12x = 264,873.30 × 110,469.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,998.12x = 29,260,394,527.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,260,394,527.02/176,998.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,314.72

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