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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,819.61, 180,555.95 and 74,236.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,819.61, 180,555.95 and 74,236.25 is: 102,460.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,819.61 : 180,555.95 = 74,236.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,819.61/180,555.95 = 74,236.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,819.61x = 180,555.95 × 74,236.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,819.61x = 13,403,796,643.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,403,796,643.19/130,819.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,460.15

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