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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,991.92, 196,323.57 and 56,024.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,991.92, 196,323.57 and 56,024.06 is: 83,965.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,991.92 : 196,323.57 = 56,024.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,991.92/196,323.57 = 56,024.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,991.92x = 196,323.57 × 56,024.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,991.92x = 10,998,843,465.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,998,843,465.09/130,991.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,965.82

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