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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,285.52, 180,792.77 and 114,050.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,285.52, 180,792.77 and 114,050.00 is: 157,057.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,285.52 : 180,792.77 = 114,050.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,285.52/180,792.77 = 114,050.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,285.52x = 180,792.77 × 114,050.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,285.52x = 20,619,415,300.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,619,415,300.23/131,285.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,057.80

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