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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,973.94, 196,314.03 and 52,066.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,973.94, 196,314.03 and 52,066.98 is: 78,042.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,973.94 : 196,314.03 = 52,066.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,973.94/196,314.03 = 52,066.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,973.94x = 196,314.03 × 52,066.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,973.94x = 10,221,478,673.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,221,478,673.73/130,973.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,042.08

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