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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,674.69, 263,511.09 and 42,554.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,674.69, 263,511.09 and 42,554.88 is: 63,832.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,674.69 : 263,511.09 = 42,554.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,674.69/263,511.09 = 42,554.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,674.69x = 263,511.09 × 42,554.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,674.69x = 11,213,682,813.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,213,682,813.62/175,674.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,832.09

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