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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,573.47, 263,367.70 and 68,980.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,573.47, 263,367.70 and 68,980.51 is: 103,473.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,573.47 : 263,367.70 = 68,980.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,573.47/263,367.70 = 68,980.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,573.47x = 263,367.70 × 68,980.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,573.47x = 18,167,238,263.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,167,238,263.53/175,573.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,473.71

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