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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,369.92, 197,119.27 and 81,436.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,369.92, 197,119.27 and 81,436.79 is: 122,195.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,369.92 : 197,119.27 = 81,436.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,369.92/197,119.27 = 81,436.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,369.92x = 197,119.27 × 81,436.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,369.92x = 16,052,760,595.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,052,760,595.94/131,369.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,195.10

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