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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,039.74, 195,086.88 and 73,905.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,039.74, 195,086.88 and 73,905.84 is: 110,874.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,039.74 : 195,086.88 = 73,905.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,039.74/195,086.88 = 73,905.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,039.74x = 195,086.88 × 73,905.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,039.74x = 14,418,059,739.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,418,059,739.38/130,039.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,874.26

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