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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,123.27, 180,978.77 and 83,367.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,123.27, 180,978.77 and 83,367.29 is: 115,065.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,123.27 : 180,978.77 = 83,367.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,123.27/180,978.77 = 83,367.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,123.27x = 180,978.77 × 83,367.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,123.27x = 15,087,709,602.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,087,709,602.43/131,123.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,065.08

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