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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,674.60, 263,511.90 and 96,748.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,674.60, 263,511.90 and 96,748.20 is: 145,122.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,674.60 : 263,511.90 = 96,748.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,674.60/263,511.90 = 96,748.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,674.60x = 263,511.90 × 96,748.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,674.60x = 25,494,302,003.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,494,302,003.58/175,674.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,122.30

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