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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,475.62, 245,175.44 and 153,560.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,475.62, 245,175.44 and 153,560.78 is: 212,138.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,475.62 : 245,175.44 = 153,560.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,475.62/245,175.44 = 153,560.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,475.62x = 245,175.44 × 153,560.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,475.62x = 37,649,331,803.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,649,331,803.24/177,475.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,138.05

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