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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,003.20, 195,004.80 and 115,228.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,003.20, 195,004.80 and 115,228.80 is: 172,843.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,003.20 : 195,004.80 = 115,228.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,003.20/195,004.80 = 115,228.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,003.20x = 195,004.80 × 115,228.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,003.20x = 22,470,169,098.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,470,169,098.24/130,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,843.20

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