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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,033.04, 262,321.13 and 80,229.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,033.04, 262,321.13 and 80,229.02 is: 120,238.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,033.04 : 262,321.13 = 80,229.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,033.04/262,321.13 = 80,229.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,033.04x = 262,321.13 × 80,229.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,033.04x = 21,045,766,074.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,045,766,074.16/175,033.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,238.82

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