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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,274.70, 262,912.05 and 81,962.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,274.70, 262,912.05 and 81,962.70 is: 122,944.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,274.70 : 262,912.05 = 81,962.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,274.70/262,912.05 = 81,962.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,274.70x = 262,912.05 × 81,962.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,274.70x = 21,548,981,480.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,548,981,480.54/175,274.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,944.05

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