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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,141.62, 195,195.15 and 36,654.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,141.62, 195,195.15 and 36,654.66 is: 54,977.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,141.62 : 195,195.15 = 36,654.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,141.62/195,195.15 = 36,654.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,141.62x = 195,195.15 × 36,654.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,141.62x = 7,154,811,856.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,154,811,856.90/130,141.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,977.12

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