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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,323.99, 246,112.28 and 110,362.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,323.99, 246,112.28 and 110,362.83 is: 152,316.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,323.99 : 246,112.28 = 110,362.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,323.99/246,112.28 = 110,362.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,323.99x = 246,112.28 × 110,362.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,323.99x = 27,161,647,718.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,161,647,718.55/178,323.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,316.29

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