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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,842.15, 196,263.23 and 117,720.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,842.15, 196,263.23 and 117,720.15 is: 176,580.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,842.15 : 196,263.23 = 117,720.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,842.15/196,263.23 = 117,720.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,842.15x = 196,263.23 × 117,720.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,842.15x = 23,104,136,286.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,104,136,286.48/130,842.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,580.23

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