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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,294.94, 244,662.15 and 96,722.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,294.94, 244,662.15 and 96,722.44 is: 133,474.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,294.94 : 244,662.15 = 96,722.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,294.94/244,662.15 = 96,722.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,294.94x = 244,662.15 × 96,722.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,294.94x = 23,664,318,900.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,664,318,900.34/177,294.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,474.31

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