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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,397.39, 182,532.85 and 109,652.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,397.39, 182,532.85 and 109,652.59 is: 151,175.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,397.39 : 182,532.85 = 109,652.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,397.39/182,532.85 = 109,652.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,397.39x = 182,532.85 × 109,652.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,397.39x = 20,015,199,762.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,015,199,762.58/132,397.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,175.18

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