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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,466.76, 197,129.98 and 68,223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,466.76, 197,129.98 and 68,223.20 is: 102,298.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,466.76 : 197,129.98 = 68,223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,466.76/197,129.98 = 68,223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,466.76x = 197,129.98 × 68,223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,466.76x = 13,448,838,622.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,448,838,622.57/131,466.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,298.40

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