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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,248.92, 263,060.49 and 75,458.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,248.92, 263,060.49 and 75,458.52 is: 113,268.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,248.92 : 263,060.49 = 75,458.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,248.92/263,060.49 = 75,458.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,248.92x = 263,060.49 × 75,458.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,248.92x = 19,850,155,245.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,850,155,245.87/175,248.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,268.35

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