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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,035.80, 262,553.70 and 175,035.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,035.80, 262,553.70 and 175,035.80 is: 262,553.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,035.80 : 262,553.70 = 175,035.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,035.80/262,553.70 = 175,035.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,035.80x = 262,553.70 × 175,035.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,035.80x = 45,956,296,922.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,956,296,922.46/175,035.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,553.70

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