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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,682.88, 263,524.68 and 82,254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,682.88, 263,524.68 and 82,254.24 is: 123,381.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,682.88 : 263,524.68 = 82,254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,682.88/263,524.68 = 82,254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,682.88x = 263,524.68 × 82,254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,682.88x = 21,676,022,274.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,676,022,274.64/175,682.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,381.53

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