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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,085.80, 262,628.70 and 175,085.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,085.80, 262,628.70 and 175,085.80 is: 262,628.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,085.80 : 262,628.70 = 175,085.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,085.80/262,628.70 = 175,085.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,085.80x = 262,628.70 × 175,085.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,085.80x = 45,982,556,042.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,982,556,042.46/175,085.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,628.70

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