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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,276.08, 195,421.68 and 36,774

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,276.08, 195,421.68 and 36,774 is: 55,163.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,276.08 : 195,421.68 = 36,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,276.08/195,421.68 = 36,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,276.08x = 195,421.68 × 36,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,276.08x = 7,186,436,860.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,186,436,860.32/130,276.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,163.13

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