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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,908.62, 182,275.29 and 96,036.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,908.62, 182,275.29 and 96,036.36 is: 132,705.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,908.62 : 182,275.29 = 96,036.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,908.62/182,275.29 = 96,036.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,908.62x = 182,275.29 × 96,036.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,908.62x = 17,505,055,369.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,505,055,369.54/131,908.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,705.92

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