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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,778.82, 268,266.72 and 108,707.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,778.82, 268,266.72 and 108,707.34 is: 163,120.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,778.82 : 268,266.72 = 108,707.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,778.82/268,266.72 = 108,707.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,778.82x = 268,266.72 × 108,707.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,778.82x = 29,162,561,541.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,162,561,541.72/178,778.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,120.90

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