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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,245.67, 265,243.98 and 110,717.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,245.67, 265,243.98 and 110,717.13 is: 165,685.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,245.67 : 265,243.98 = 110,717.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,245.67/265,243.98 = 110,717.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,245.67x = 265,243.98 × 110,717.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,245.67x = 29,367,052,215.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,367,052,215.38/177,245.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,685.58

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