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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,659.43, 211,567.48 and 130,643.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,659.43, 211,567.48 and 130,643.99 is: 179,878.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,659.43 : 211,567.48 = 130,643.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,659.43/211,567.48 = 130,643.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,659.43x = 211,567.48 × 130,643.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,659.43x = 27,640,019,741.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,640,019,741.45/153,659.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,878.45

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