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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,445.65, 197,337.96 and 112,845.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,445.65, 197,337.96 and 112,845.21 is: 169,413.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,445.65 : 197,337.96 = 112,845.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,445.65/197,337.96 = 112,845.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,445.65x = 197,337.96 × 112,845.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,445.65x = 22,268,643,537.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,268,643,537.17/131,445.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,413.32

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