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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,363.63, 181,282.01 and 74,775.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,363.63, 181,282.01 and 74,775.01 is: 103,189.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,363.63 : 181,282.01 = 74,775.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,363.63/181,282.01 = 74,775.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,363.63x = 181,282.01 × 74,775.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,363.63x = 13,555,364,110.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,555,364,110.57/131,363.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,189.63

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