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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,719.61, 180,396.63 and 73,362.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,719.61, 180,396.63 and 73,362.43 is: 101,242.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,719.61 : 180,396.63 = 73,362.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,719.61/180,396.63 = 73,362.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,719.61x = 180,396.63 × 73,362.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,719.61x = 13,234,335,140.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,234,335,140.61/130,719.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,242.16

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