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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,846.28, 196,268.94 and 32,350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,846.28, 196,268.94 and 32,350.28 is: 48,525.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,846.28 : 196,268.94 = 32,350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,846.28/196,268.94 = 32,350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,846.28x = 196,268.94 × 32,350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,846.28x = 6,349,355,164.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,349,355,164.30/130,846.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,525.30

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