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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,234.20, 266,045.70 and 110,749.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,234.20, 266,045.70 and 110,749.40 is: 166,245.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,234.20 : 266,045.70 = 110,749.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,234.20/266,045.70 = 110,749.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,234.20x = 266,045.70 × 110,749.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,234.20x = 29,464,401,647.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,464,401,647.58/177,234.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,245.58

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