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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,290.72, 195,464.76 and 74,157.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,290.72, 195,464.76 and 74,157.24 is: 111,252.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,290.72 : 195,464.76 = 74,157.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,290.72/195,464.76 = 74,157.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,290.72x = 195,464.76 × 74,157.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,290.72x = 14,495,127,118.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,495,127,118.86/130,290.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,252.18

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