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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,454.74, 262,669.37 and 130,674.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,454.74, 262,669.37 and 130,674.70 is: 195,630.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,454.74 : 262,669.37 = 130,674.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,454.74/262,669.37 = 130,674.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,454.74x = 262,669.37 × 130,674.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,454.74x = 34,324,239,810.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,324,239,810.59/175,454.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,630.17

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