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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,661.60, 197,492.40 and 105,417.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,661.60, 197,492.40 and 105,417.60 is: 158,126.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,661.60 : 197,492.40 = 105,417.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,661.60/197,492.40 = 105,417.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,661.60x = 197,492.40 × 105,417.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,661.60x = 20,819,174,826.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,819,174,826.24/131,661.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,126.40

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