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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,333.53, 195,511.69 and 36,839.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,333.53, 195,511.69 and 36,839.28 is: 55,262.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,333.53 : 195,511.69 = 36,839.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,333.53/195,511.69 = 36,839.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,333.53x = 195,511.69 × 36,839.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,333.53x = 7,202,509,891.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,202,509,891.18/130,333.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,262.14

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