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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,469.74, 197,204.61 and 120,064.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,469.74, 197,204.61 and 120,064.94 is: 180,097.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,469.74 : 197,204.61 = 120,064.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,469.74/197,204.61 = 120,064.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,469.74x = 197,204.61 × 120,064.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,469.74x = 23,677,359,667.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,677,359,667.37/131,469.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,097.41

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