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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,243.80, 196,865.70 and 131,243.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,243.80, 196,865.70 and 131,243.80 is: 196,865.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,243.80 : 196,865.70 = 131,243.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,243.80/196,865.70 = 131,243.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,243.80x = 196,865.70 × 131,243.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,243.80x = 25,837,402,557.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,837,402,557.66/131,243.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,865.70

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