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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,045.30, 262,567.95 and 112,059.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,045.30, 262,567.95 and 112,059.70 is: 168,089.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,045.30 : 262,567.95 = 112,059.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,045.30/262,567.95 = 112,059.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,045.30x = 262,567.95 × 112,059.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,045.30x = 29,423,285,706.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,423,285,706.62/175,045.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,089.55

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