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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,672.30, 262,008.45 and 130,385.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,672.30, 262,008.45 and 130,385.55 is: 195,578.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,672.30 : 262,008.45 = 130,385.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,672.30/262,008.45 = 130,385.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,672.30x = 262,008.45 × 130,385.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,672.30x = 34,162,115,857.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,162,115,857.90/174,672.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,578.33

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