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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,019.93, 180,806.58 and 74,431.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,019.93, 180,806.58 and 74,431.31 is: 102,714.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,019.93 : 180,806.58 = 74,431.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,019.93/180,806.58 = 74,431.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,019.93x = 180,806.58 × 74,431.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,019.93x = 13,457,669,701.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,457,669,701.99/131,019.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,714.68

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