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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,244.92, 195,383.20 and 36,750.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,244.92, 195,383.20 and 36,750.68 is: 55,130.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,244.92 : 195,383.20 = 36,750.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,244.92/195,383.20 = 36,750.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,244.92x = 195,383.20 × 36,750.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,244.92x = 7,180,465,460.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,180,465,460.58/130,244.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,130.48

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