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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,167.58, 180,994.83 and 73,799.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,167.58, 180,994.83 and 73,799.84 is: 101,834.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,167.58 : 180,994.83 = 73,799.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,167.58/180,994.83 = 73,799.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,167.58x = 180,994.83 × 73,799.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,167.58x = 13,357,389,494.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,357,389,494.83/131,167.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,834.53

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