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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,491.65, 197,237.48 and 110,496.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,491.65, 197,237.48 and 110,496.45 is: 165,744.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,491.65 : 197,237.48 = 110,496.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,491.65/197,237.48 = 110,496.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,491.65x = 197,237.48 × 110,496.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,491.65x = 21,794,040,794.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,794,040,794.46/131,491.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,744.68

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