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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,507.28, 244,991.69 and 104,907.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,507.28, 244,991.69 and 104,907.21 is: 144,790.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,507.28 : 244,991.69 = 104,907.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,507.28/244,991.69 = 104,907.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,507.28x = 244,991.69 × 104,907.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,507.28x = 25,701,392,921.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,701,392,921.59/177,507.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,790.64

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