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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,150.28, 795,053.70 and 175,078.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,150.28, 795,053.70 and 175,078.68 is: 262,561.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,150.28 : 795,053.70 = 175,078.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,150.28/795,053.70 = 175,078.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,150.28x = 795,053.70 × 175,078.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,150.28x = 139,196,952,325.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,196,952,325.12/530,150.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,561.31

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