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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,329.80, 265,346.70 and 130,673.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,329.80, 265,346.70 and 130,673.80 is: 195,533.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,329.80 : 265,346.70 = 130,673.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,329.80/265,346.70 = 130,673.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,329.80x = 265,346.70 × 130,673.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,329.80x = 34,673,861,606.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,673,861,606.46/177,329.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,533.19

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