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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,141.13, 195,965.10 and 98,470.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,141.13, 195,965.10 and 98,470.32 is: 147,144.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,141.13 : 195,965.10 = 98,470.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,141.13/195,965.10 = 98,470.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,141.13x = 195,965.10 × 98,470.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,141.13x = 19,296,746,105.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,296,746,105.83/131,141.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,144.88

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