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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,675.10, 266,512.65 and 94,731.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,675.10, 266,512.65 and 94,731.10 is: 142,096.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,675.10 : 266,512.65 = 94,731.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,675.10/266,512.65 = 94,731.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,675.10x = 266,512.65 × 94,731.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,675.10x = 25,247,036,498.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,247,036,498.42/177,675.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,096.65

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