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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,675.89, 195,995.39 and 41,917.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,675.89, 195,995.39 and 41,917.85 is: 62,870.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,675.89 : 195,995.39 = 41,917.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,675.89/195,995.39 = 41,917.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,675.89x = 195,995.39 × 41,917.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,675.89x = 8,215,704,169.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,215,704,169.15/130,675.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,870.85

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