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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,089.44, 196,614.72 and 47,964

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,089.44, 196,614.72 and 47,964 is: 71,938.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,089.44 : 196,614.72 = 47,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,089.44/196,614.72 = 47,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,089.44x = 196,614.72 × 47,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,089.44x = 9,430,428,430.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,430,428,430.08/131,089.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,938.89

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