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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,133.60, 262,894.80 and 135,864.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,133.60, 262,894.80 and 135,864.80 is: 203,948.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,133.60 : 262,894.80 = 135,864.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,133.60/262,894.80 = 135,864.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,133.60x = 262,894.80 × 135,864.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,133.60x = 35,718,149,423.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,718,149,423.04/175,133.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,948.01

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