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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,702.80, 263,553.39 and 135,779.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,702.80, 263,553.39 and 135,779.79 is: 203,669.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,702.80 : 263,553.39 = 135,779.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,702.80/263,553.39 = 135,779.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,702.80x = 263,553.39 × 135,779.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,702.80x = 35,785,223,947.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,785,223,947.99/175,702.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,669.06

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