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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,245.80, 196,868.70 and 131,245.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,245.80, 196,868.70 and 131,245.80 is: 196,868.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,245.80 : 196,868.70 = 131,245.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,245.80/196,868.70 = 131,245.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,245.80x = 196,868.70 × 131,245.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,245.80x = 25,838,190,026.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,838,190,026.46/131,245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,868.70

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