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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,999.12, 264,874.80 and 110,470.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,999.12, 264,874.80 and 110,470.40 is: 165,316.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,999.12 : 264,874.80 = 110,470.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,999.12/264,874.80 = 110,470.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,999.12x = 264,874.80 × 110,470.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,999.12x = 29,260,825,105.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,260,825,105.92/176,999.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,316.22

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