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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,444.70, 196,875.45 and 113,948.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,444.70, 196,875.45 and 113,948.70 is: 170,670.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,444.70 : 196,875.45 = 113,948.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,444.70/196,875.45 = 113,948.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,444.70x = 196,875.45 × 113,948.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,444.70x = 22,433,701,589.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,433,701,589.42/131,444.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,670.26

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