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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,999.60, 264,130.62 and 70,819.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,999.60, 264,130.62 and 70,819.48 is: 106,282.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,999.60 : 264,130.62 = 70,819.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,999.60/264,130.62 = 70,819.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,999.60x = 264,130.62 × 70,819.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,999.60x = 18,705,593,160.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,705,593,160.48/175,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,282.02

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