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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,902.63, 182,267.01 and 96,030.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,902.63, 182,267.01 and 96,030.36 is: 132,697.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,902.63 : 182,267.01 = 96,030.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,902.63/182,267.01 = 96,030.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,902.63x = 182,267.01 × 96,030.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,902.63x = 17,503,166,586.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,503,166,586.42/131,902.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,697.63

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