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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,013.66, 196,562.02 and 46,771.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,013.66, 196,562.02 and 46,771.98 is: 70,172.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,013.66 : 196,562.02 = 46,771.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,013.66/196,562.02 = 46,771.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,013.66x = 196,562.02 × 46,771.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,013.66x = 9,193,594,868.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,193,594,868.20/131,013.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,172.80

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