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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,344.80, 197,017.20 and 91,255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,344.80, 197,017.20 and 91,255.20 is: 136,882.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,344.80 : 197,017.20 = 91,255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,344.80/197,017.20 = 91,255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,344.80x = 197,017.20 × 91,255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,344.80x = 17,978,843,989.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,978,843,989.44/131,344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,882.80

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