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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,223.70, 195,335.55 and 36,717.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,223.70, 195,335.55 and 36,717.30 is: 55,075.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,223.70 : 195,335.55 = 36,717.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,223.70/195,335.55 = 36,717.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,223.70x = 195,335.55 × 36,717.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,223.70x = 7,172,193,990.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,172,193,990.02/130,223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,075.95

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