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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,046.48, 180,604.32 and 95,174.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,046.48, 180,604.32 and 95,174.21 is: 131,166.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,046.48 : 180,604.32 = 95,174.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,046.48/180,604.32 = 95,174.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,046.48x = 180,604.32 × 95,174.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,046.48x = 17,188,872,575.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,188,872,575.57/131,046.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,166.23

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