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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,121.73, 265,740.03 and 106,033.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,121.73, 265,740.03 and 106,033.29 is: 159,084.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,121.73 : 265,740.03 = 106,033.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,121.73/265,740.03 = 106,033.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,121.73x = 265,740.03 × 106,033.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,121.73x = 28,177,289,665.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,177,289,665.60/177,121.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,084.32

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