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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,886.46, 180,630.90 and 98,563.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,886.46, 180,630.90 and 98,563.20 is: 136,022.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,886.46 : 180,630.90 = 98,563.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,886.46/180,630.90 = 98,563.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,886.46x = 180,630.90 × 98,563.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,886.46x = 17,803,559,522.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,803,559,522.88/130,886.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,022.93

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