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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,935.36, 182,311.88 and 96,062.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,935.36, 182,311.88 and 96,062.88 is: 132,742.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,935.36 : 182,311.88 = 96,062.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,935.36/182,311.88 = 96,062.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,935.36x = 182,311.88 × 96,062.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,935.36x = 17,513,404,251.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,513,404,251.01/131,935.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,742.31

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