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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,092.55, 262,638.83 and 175,092.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,092.55, 262,638.83 and 175,092.55 is: 262,638.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,092.55 : 262,638.83 = 175,092.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,092.55/262,638.83 = 175,092.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,092.55x = 262,638.83 × 175,092.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,092.55x = 45,986,102,473.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,986,102,473.72/175,092.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,638.83

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