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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,292.52, 195,439.56 and 36,799.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,292.52, 195,439.56 and 36,799.08 is: 55,198.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,292.52 : 195,439.56 = 36,799.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,292.52/195,439.56 = 36,799.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,292.52x = 195,439.56 × 36,799.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,292.52x = 7,191,996,003.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,191,996,003.60/130,292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,198.84

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