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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,271.62, 244,639.44 and 96,700.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,271.62, 244,639.44 and 96,700.50 is: 133,449.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,271.62 : 244,639.44 = 96,700.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,271.62/244,639.44 = 96,700.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,271.62x = 244,639.44 × 96,700.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,271.62x = 23,656,756,167.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,656,756,167.72/177,271.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,449.20

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