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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133,964.61, 184,861 and 73,525.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133,964.61, 184,861 and 73,525.65 is: 101,459.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133,964.61 : 184,861 = 73,525.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133,964.61/184,861 = 73,525.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133,964.61x = 184,861 × 73,525.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133,964.61x = 13,592,025,184.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,592,025,184.65/133,964.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,459.82

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