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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,047.42, 180,605.28 and 95,174.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,047.42, 180,605.28 and 95,174.95 is: 131,167.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,047.42 : 180,605.28 = 95,174.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,047.42/180,605.28 = 95,174.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,047.42x = 180,605.28 × 95,174.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,047.42x = 17,189,098,493.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,189,098,493.74/131,047.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,167.01

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