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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,363.62, 179,901.82 and 70,747.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,363.62, 179,901.82 and 70,747.62 is: 97,631.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,363.62 : 179,901.82 = 70,747.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,363.62/179,901.82 = 70,747.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,363.62x = 179,901.82 × 70,747.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,363.62x = 12,727,625,598.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,727,625,598.67/130,363.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,631.73

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