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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,315.55, 195,724.17 and 123,841.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,315.55, 195,724.17 and 123,841.47 is: 184,584.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,315.55 : 195,724.17 = 123,841.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,315.55/195,724.17 = 123,841.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,315.55x = 195,724.17 × 123,841.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,315.55x = 24,238,768,927.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,238,768,927.33/131,315.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,584.15

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