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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,421.75, 364,814.52 and 176,180.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,421.75, 364,814.52 and 176,180.19 is: 264,040.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,421.75 : 364,814.52 = 176,180.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,421.75/364,814.52 = 176,180.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,421.75x = 364,814.52 × 176,180.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,421.75x = 64,273,091,448.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,273,091,448.36/243,421.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,040.05

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