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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,256.34, 262,634.49 and 135,123.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,256.34, 262,634.49 and 135,123.54 is: 202,492.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,256.34 : 262,634.49 = 135,123.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,256.34/262,634.49 = 135,123.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,256.34x = 262,634.49 × 135,123.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,256.34x = 35,488,102,014.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,488,102,014.89/175,256.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,492.54

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