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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,251.48, 263,003.98 and 70,099.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,251.48, 263,003.98 and 70,099.80 is: 105,200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,251.48 : 263,003.98 = 70,099.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,251.48/263,003.98 = 70,099.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,251.48x = 263,003.98 × 70,099.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,251.48x = 18,436,526,397.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,436,526,397.20/175,251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,200.40

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