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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,755.16, 179,067.44 and 81,991.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,755.16, 179,067.44 and 81,991.08 is: 113,151.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,755.16 : 179,067.44 = 81,991.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,755.16/179,067.44 = 81,991.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,755.16x = 179,067.44 × 81,991.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,755.16x = 14,681,932,798.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,681,932,798.44/129,755.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,151.05

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