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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,683.78, 180,406.98 and 87,647.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,683.78, 180,406.98 and 87,647.57 is: 120,996.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,683.78 : 180,406.98 = 87,647.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,683.78/180,406.98 = 87,647.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,683.78x = 180,406.98 × 87,647.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,683.78x = 15,812,233,182.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,812,233,182.53/130,683.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,996.14

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