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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,562.20, 263,343.30 and 140,570.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,562.20, 263,343.30 and 140,570.20 is: 210,855.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,562.20 : 263,343.30 = 140,570.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,562.20/263,343.30 = 140,570.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,562.20x = 263,343.30 × 140,570.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,562.20x = 37,018,220,349.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,018,220,349.66/175,562.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,855.30

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