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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,423.10, 197,134.65 and 130,040.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,423.10, 197,134.65 and 130,040.70 is: 195,061.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,423.10 : 197,134.65 = 130,040.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,423.10/197,134.65 = 130,040.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,423.10x = 197,134.65 × 130,040.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,423.10x = 25,635,527,880.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,635,527,880.26/131,423.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,061.05

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