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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,275.61, 244,763.64 and 143,434.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,275.61, 244,763.64 and 143,434.26 is: 198,039.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,275.61 : 244,763.64 = 143,434.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,275.61/244,763.64 = 143,434.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,275.61x = 244,763.64 × 143,434.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,275.61x = 35,107,491,578.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,107,491,578.31/177,275.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,039.04

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