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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,521.20, 197,281.80 and 81,754.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,521.20, 197,281.80 and 81,754.80 is: 122,632.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,521.20 : 197,281.80 = 81,754.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,521.20/197,281.80 = 81,754.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,521.20x = 197,281.80 × 81,754.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,521.20x = 16,128,734,102.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,128,734,102.64/131,521.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,632.20

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