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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,255.27, 195,355.57 and 36,739.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,255.27, 195,355.57 and 36,739.15 is: 55,101.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,255.27 : 195,355.57 = 36,739.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,255.27/195,355.57 = 36,739.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,255.27x = 195,355.57 × 36,739.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,255.27x = 7,177,197,405.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,177,197,405.87/130,255.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,101.01

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