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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,285.99, 244,654.31 and 96,713.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,285.99, 244,654.31 and 96,713.49 is: 133,464.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,285.99 : 244,654.31 = 96,713.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,285.99/244,654.31 = 96,713.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,285.99x = 244,654.31 × 96,713.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,285.99x = 23,661,372,163.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,661,372,163.64/177,285.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,464.42

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