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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,658.11, 211,565.66 and 130,642.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,658.11, 211,565.66 and 130,642.67 is: 179,876.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,658.11 : 211,565.66 = 130,642.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,658.11/211,565.66 = 130,642.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,658.11x = 211,565.66 × 130,642.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,658.11x = 27,639,502,702.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,639,502,702.71/153,658.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,876.63

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