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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,995.81, 196,329.31 and 56,027.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,995.81, 196,329.31 and 56,027.81 is: 83,971.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,995.81 : 196,329.31 = 56,027.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,995.81/196,329.31 = 56,027.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,995.81x = 196,329.31 × 56,027.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,995.81x = 10,999,901,628.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,999,901,628.86/130,995.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,971.40

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