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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,565.70, 195,848.55 and 37,059.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,565.70, 195,848.55 and 37,059.30 is: 55,588.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,565.70 : 195,848.55 = 37,059.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,565.70/195,848.55 = 37,059.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,565.70x = 195,848.55 × 37,059.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,565.70x = 7,258,010,169.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,258,010,169.02/130,565.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,588.95

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