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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,462.96, 195,760.14 and 97,249.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,462.96, 195,760.14 and 97,249.72 is: 145,923.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,462.96 : 195,760.14 = 97,249.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,462.96/195,760.14 = 97,249.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,462.96x = 195,760.14 × 97,249.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,462.96x = 19,037,618,802.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,037,618,802.16/130,462.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,923.55

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