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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,443.76, 195,698.58 and 36,950.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,443.76, 195,698.58 and 36,950.32 is: 55,434.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,443.76 : 195,698.58 = 36,950.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,443.76/195,698.58 = 36,950.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,443.76x = 195,698.58 × 36,950.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,443.76x = 7,231,125,154.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,231,125,154.55/130,443.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,434.81

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