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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,257.68, 195,254.64 and 51,427.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,257.68, 195,254.64 and 51,427.52 is: 77,089.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,257.68 : 195,254.64 = 51,427.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,257.68/195,254.64 = 51,427.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,257.68x = 195,254.64 × 51,427.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,257.68x = 10,041,461,903.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,041,461,903.69/130,257.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,089.21

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