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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,262.58, 195,393.77 and 36,768.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,262.58, 195,393.77 and 36,768.33 is: 55,152.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,262.58 : 195,393.77 = 36,768.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,262.58/195,393.77 = 36,768.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,262.58x = 195,393.77 × 36,768.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,262.58x = 7,184,302,569.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,184,302,569.34/130,262.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,152.47

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