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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,159.91, 180,994.26 and 74,570.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,159.91, 180,994.26 and 74,570.07 is: 102,903.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,159.91 : 180,994.26 = 74,570.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,159.91/180,994.26 = 74,570.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,159.91x = 180,994.26 × 74,570.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,159.91x = 13,496,754,637.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,496,754,637.80/131,159.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,903.05

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