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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,013.93, 180,789.27 and 73,644.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,013.93, 180,789.27 and 73,644.12 is: 101,623.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,013.93 : 180,789.27 = 73,644.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,013.93/180,789.27 = 73,644.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,013.93x = 180,789.27 × 73,644.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,013.93x = 13,314,066,694.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,314,066,694.59/131,013.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,623.29

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