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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,298.40, 197,044.80 and 86,910.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,298.40, 197,044.80 and 86,910.40 is: 130,429.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,298.40 : 197,044.80 = 86,910.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,298.40/197,044.80 = 86,910.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,298.40x = 197,044.80 × 86,910.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,298.40x = 17,125,242,385.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,125,242,385.92/131,298.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,429.94

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