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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,228.81, 195,213.90 and 73,952.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,228.81, 195,213.90 and 73,952.44 is: 110,855.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,228.81 : 195,213.90 = 73,952.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,228.81/195,213.90 = 73,952.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,228.81x = 195,213.90 × 73,952.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,228.81x = 14,436,544,698.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,436,544,698.30/130,228.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,855.23

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