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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,180.97, 196,771.46 and 124,807.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,180.97, 196,771.46 and 124,807.08 is: 187,210.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,180.97 : 196,771.46 = 124,807.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,180.97/196,771.46 = 124,807.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,180.97x = 196,771.46 × 124,807.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,180.97x = 24,558,472,165.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,558,472,165.83/131,180.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,210.63

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