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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,469.70, 197,204.55 and 81,703.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,469.70, 197,204.55 and 81,703.30 is: 122,554.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,469.70 : 197,204.55 = 81,703.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,469.70/197,204.55 = 81,703.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,469.70x = 197,204.55 × 81,703.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,469.70x = 16,112,262,510.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,112,262,510.02/131,469.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,554.95

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