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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,459.70, 197,189.55 and 81,377.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,459.70, 197,189.55 and 81,377.40 is: 122,066.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,459.70 : 197,189.55 = 81,377.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,459.70/197,189.55 = 81,377.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,459.70x = 197,189.55 × 81,377.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,459.70x = 16,046,772,886.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,046,772,886.17/131,459.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,066.10

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