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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,315.70, 262,973.55 and 63,049.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,315.70, 262,973.55 and 63,049.70 is: 94,574.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,315.70 : 262,973.55 = 63,049.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,315.70/262,973.55 = 63,049.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,315.70x = 262,973.55 × 63,049.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,315.70x = 16,580,403,435.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,580,403,435.44/175,315.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,574.55

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