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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,055.86, 195,069.61 and 88,204.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,055.86, 195,069.61 and 88,204.78 is: 132,297.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,055.86 : 195,069.61 = 88,204.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,055.86/195,069.61 = 88,204.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,055.86x = 195,069.61 × 88,204.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,055.86x = 17,206,072,034.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,206,072,034.74/130,055.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,297.55

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