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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,886.23, 180,617.97 and 79,984.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,886.23, 180,617.97 and 79,984.11 is: 110,375.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,886.23 : 180,617.97 = 79,984.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,886.23/180,617.97 = 79,984.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,886.23x = 180,617.97 × 79,984.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,886.23x = 14,446,567,580.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,446,567,580.46/130,886.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,375.00

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