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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,999.28, 196,540.44 and 46,757.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,999.28, 196,540.44 and 46,757.58 is: 70,151.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,999.28 : 196,540.44 = 46,757.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,999.28/196,540.44 = 46,757.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,999.28x = 196,540.44 × 46,757.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,999.28x = 9,189,755,249.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,189,755,249.95/130,999.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,151.19

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