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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,329.55, 182,615.52 and 71,900.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,329.55, 182,615.52 and 71,900.67 is: 99,223.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,329.55 : 182,615.52 = 71,900.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,329.55/182,615.52 = 71,900.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,329.55x = 182,615.52 × 71,900.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,329.55x = 13,130,178,240.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,130,178,240.40/132,329.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,223.33

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