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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,323.54, 267,169.88 and 160,479.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,323.54, 267,169.88 and 160,479.18 is: 241,790.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,323.54 : 267,169.88 = 160,479.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,323.54/267,169.88 = 160,479.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,323.54x = 267,169.88 × 160,479.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,323.54x = 42,875,203,664.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,875,203,664.30/177,323.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,790.82

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