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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,467.80, 195,701.70 and 77,979.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,467.80, 195,701.70 and 77,979.80 is: 116,969.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,467.80 : 195,701.70 = 77,979.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,467.80/195,701.70 = 77,979.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,467.80x = 195,701.70 × 77,979.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,467.80x = 15,260,779,425.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,260,779,425.66/130,467.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,969.70

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