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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,316.20, 266,168.70 and 110,831.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,316.20, 266,168.70 and 110,831.40 is: 166,368.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,316.20 : 266,168.70 = 110,831.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,316.20/266,168.70 = 110,831.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,316.20x = 266,168.70 × 110,831.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,316.20x = 29,499,849,657.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,499,849,657.18/177,316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,368.61

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