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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,642.80, 197,464.20 and 130,330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,642.80, 197,464.20 and 130,330.60 is: 195,495.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,642.80 : 197,464.20 = 130,330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,642.80/197,464.20 = 130,330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,642.80x = 197,464.20 × 130,330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,642.80x = 25,735,627,664.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,735,627,664.52/131,642.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,495.90

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