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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,297.06, 262,855.52 and 80,445.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,297.06, 262,855.52 and 80,445.59 is: 120,627.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,297.06 : 262,855.52 = 80,445.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,297.06/262,855.52 = 80,445.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,297.06x = 262,855.52 × 80,445.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,297.06x = 21,145,565,875.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,145,565,875.77/175,297.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,627.05

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