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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,870.08, 196,302.96 and 32,374.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,870.08, 196,302.96 and 32,374.08 is: 48,560.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,870.08 : 196,302.96 = 32,374.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,870.08/196,302.96 = 32,374.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,870.08x = 196,302.96 × 32,374.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,870.08x = 6,355,127,731.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,355,127,731.28/130,870.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,560.59

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