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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,459.98, 195,638.91 and 46,187.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,459.98, 195,638.91 and 46,187.58 is: 69,263.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,459.98 : 195,638.91 = 46,187.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,459.98/195,638.91 = 46,187.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,459.98x = 195,638.91 × 46,187.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,459.98x = 9,036,087,806.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,036,087,806.74/130,459.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,263.29

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