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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,124.65, 180,980.66 and 83,368.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,124.65, 180,980.66 and 83,368.67 is: 115,066.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,124.65 : 180,980.66 = 83,368.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,124.65/180,980.66 = 83,368.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,124.65x = 180,980.66 × 83,368.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,124.65x = 15,088,116,223.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,088,116,223.44/131,124.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,066.97

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