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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,035.93, 180,943.00 and 124,309.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,035.93, 180,943.00 and 124,309.82 is: 171,655.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,035.93 : 180,943.00 = 124,309.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,035.93/180,943.00 = 124,309.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,035.93x = 180,943.00 × 124,309.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,035.93x = 22,492,991,901.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,492,991,901.84/131,035.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,655.15

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