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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,194.10, 264,661.70 and 160,301.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,194.10, 264,661.70 and 160,301.24 is: 239,430.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,194.10 : 264,661.70 = 160,301.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,194.10/264,661.70 = 160,301.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,194.10x = 264,661.70 × 160,301.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,194.10x = 42,425,596,565.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,425,596,565.69/177,194.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,430.07

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