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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,091.55, 262,637.33 and 175,091.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,091.55, 262,637.33 and 175,091.55 is: 262,637.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,091.55 : 262,637.33 = 175,091.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,091.55/262,637.33 = 175,091.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,091.55x = 262,637.33 × 175,091.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,091.55x = 45,985,576,322.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,985,576,322.10/175,091.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,637.33

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