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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,999.53, 196,540.82 and 46,757.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,999.53, 196,540.82 and 46,757.83 is: 70,151.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,999.53 : 196,540.82 = 46,757.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,999.53/196,540.82 = 46,757.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,999.53x = 196,540.82 × 46,757.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,999.53x = 9,189,822,132.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,189,822,132.73/130,999.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,151.56

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