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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,478.40, 365,217.60 and 176,604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,478.40, 365,217.60 and 176,604.80 is: 264,907.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,478.40 : 365,217.60 = 176,604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,478.40/365,217.60 = 176,604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,478.40x = 365,217.60 × 176,604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,478.40x = 64,499,181,204.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,499,181,204.48/243,478.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,907.20

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