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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,138.23, 265,428.47 and 110,478.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,138.23, 265,428.47 and 110,478.47 is: 165,543.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,138.23 : 265,428.47 = 110,478.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,138.23/265,428.47 = 110,478.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,138.23x = 265,428.47 × 110,478.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,138.23x = 29,324,130,209.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,324,130,209.09/177,138.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,543.77

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