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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,225.48, 193,640.37 and 86,948.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,225.48, 193,640.37 and 86,948.97 is: 130,290.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,225.48 : 193,640.37 = 86,948.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,225.48/193,640.37 = 86,948.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,225.48x = 193,640.37 × 86,948.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,225.48x = 16,836,830,721.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,836,830,721.92/129,225.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,290.33

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