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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,265.56, 182,402.14 and 102,002.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,265.56, 182,402.14 and 102,002.95 is: 140,668.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,265.56 : 182,402.14 = 102,002.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,265.56/182,402.14 = 102,002.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,265.56x = 182,402.14 × 102,002.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,265.56x = 18,605,555,655.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,605,555,655.30/132,265.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,668.18

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