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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,750, 263,629.44 and 63,439.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,750, 263,629.44 and 63,439.84 is: 95,161.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,750 : 263,629.44 = 63,439.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,750/263,629.44 = 63,439.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,750x = 263,629.44 × 63,439.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,750x = 16,724,609,492.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,724,609,492.89/175,750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,161.36

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