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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,214.76, 265,521.24 and 106,946.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,214.76, 265,521.24 and 106,946.42 is: 160,238.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,214.76 : 265,521.24 = 106,946.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,214.76/265,521.24 = 106,946.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,214.76x = 265,521.24 × 106,946.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,214.76x = 28,396,546,051.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,396,546,051.96/177,214.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,238.04

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