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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,163.10, 265,744.65 and 169,484.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,163.10, 265,744.65 and 169,484.30 is: 254,226.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,163.10 : 265,744.65 = 169,484.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,163.10/265,744.65 = 169,484.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,163.10x = 265,744.65 × 169,484.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,163.10x = 45,039,545,984.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,039,545,984.00/177,163.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,226.45

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