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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,267.08, 195,493.91 and 55,439.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,267.08, 195,493.91 and 55,439.78 is: 83,199.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,267.08 : 195,493.91 = 55,439.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,267.08/195,493.91 = 55,439.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,267.08x = 195,493.91 × 55,439.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,267.08x = 10,838,138,107.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,838,138,107.07/130,267.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,199.36

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