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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,996.48, 180,775.11 and 71,380.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,996.48, 180,775.11 and 71,380.48 is: 98,505.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,996.48 : 180,775.11 = 71,380.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,996.48/180,775.11 = 71,380.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,996.48x = 180,775.11 × 71,380.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,996.48x = 12,903,814,123.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,903,814,123.85/130,996.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,505.04

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