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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,669.79, 194,537.49 and 36,175.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,669.79, 194,537.49 and 36,175.47 is: 54,272.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,669.79 : 194,537.49 = 36,175.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,669.79/194,537.49 = 36,175.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,669.79x = 194,537.49 × 36,175.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,669.79x = 7,037,484,952.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,037,484,952.49/129,669.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,272.36

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