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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,430.10, 197,145.15 and 130,047.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,430.10, 197,145.15 and 130,047.70 is: 195,071.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,430.10 : 197,145.15 = 130,047.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,430.10/197,145.15 = 130,047.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,430.10x = 197,145.15 × 130,047.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,430.10x = 25,638,273,323.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,638,273,323.66/131,430.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,071.55

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