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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,231.62, 195,308.96 and 55,349.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,231.62, 195,308.96 and 55,349.55 is: 83,007.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,231.62 : 195,308.96 = 55,349.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,231.62/195,308.96 = 55,349.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,231.62x = 195,308.96 × 55,349.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,231.62x = 10,810,262,770.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,810,262,770.22/130,231.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,007.97

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