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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,277.79, 195,268.46 and 55,351.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,277.79, 195,268.46 and 55,351.17 is: 82,963.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,277.79 : 195,268.46 = 55,351.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,277.79/195,268.46 = 55,351.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,277.79x = 195,268.46 × 55,351.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,277.79x = 10,808,337,448.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,808,337,448.34/130,277.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,963.78

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