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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,030.60, 262,545.90 and 108,254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,030.60, 262,545.90 and 108,254.20 is: 162,381.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,030.60 : 262,545.90 = 108,254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,030.60/262,545.90 = 108,254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,030.60x = 262,545.90 × 108,254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,030.60x = 28,421,696,367.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,421,696,367.78/175,030.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,381.30

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