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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,063.41, 182,247.57 and 71,633.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,063.41, 182,247.57 and 71,633.84 is: 98,854.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,063.41 : 182,247.57 = 71,633.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,063.41/182,247.57 = 71,633.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,063.41x = 182,247.57 × 71,633.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,063.41x = 13,055,092,358.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,055,092,358.53/132,063.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,854.73

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