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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,426.70, 197,140.05 and 89,954.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,426.70, 197,140.05 and 89,954.70 is: 134,932.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,426.70 : 197,140.05 = 89,954.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,426.70/197,140.05 = 89,954.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,426.70x = 197,140.05 × 89,954.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,426.70x = 17,733,674,055.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,733,674,055.74/131,426.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,932.05

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