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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,311.92, 196,975.98 and 89,174.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,311.92, 196,975.98 and 89,174.10 is: 133,766.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,311.92 : 196,975.98 = 89,174.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,311.92/196,975.98 = 89,174.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,311.92x = 196,975.98 × 89,174.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,311.92x = 17,565,155,738.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,565,155,738.12/131,311.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,766.65

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