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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,061.47, 180,925.71 and 98,809.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,061.47, 180,925.71 and 98,809.14 is: 136,402.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,061.47 : 180,925.71 = 98,809.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,061.47/180,925.71 = 98,809.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,061.47x = 180,925.71 × 98,809.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,061.47x = 17,877,113,501.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,877,113,501.05/131,061.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,402.52

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