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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,021.20, 195,031.80 and 115,246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,021.20, 195,031.80 and 115,246.80 is: 172,870.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,021.20 : 195,031.80 = 115,246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,021.20/195,031.80 = 115,246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,021.20x = 195,031.80 × 115,246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,021.20x = 22,476,790,848.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,476,790,848.24/130,021.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,870.20

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