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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,951.28, 180,713.92 and 74,363.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,951.28, 180,713.92 and 74,363.84 is: 102,622.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,951.28 : 180,713.92 = 74,363.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,951.28/180,713.92 = 74,363.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,951.28x = 180,713.92 × 74,363.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,951.28x = 13,438,581,032.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,438,581,032.65/130,951.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,622.75

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