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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,160.70, 262,823.98 and 104,223.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,160.70, 262,823.98 and 104,223.54 is: 156,384.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,160.70 : 262,823.98 = 104,223.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,160.70/262,823.98 = 104,223.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,160.70x = 262,823.98 × 104,223.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,160.70x = 27,392,444,737.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,392,444,737.18/175,160.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,384.65

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