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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,151.58, 195,234.21 and 36,664.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,151.58, 195,234.21 and 36,664.62 is: 54,998.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,151.58 : 195,234.21 = 36,664.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,151.58/195,234.21 = 36,664.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,151.58x = 195,234.21 × 36,664.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,151.58x = 7,158,188,120.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,158,188,120.65/130,151.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,998.86

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