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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,662.40, 197,493.60 and 105,418.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,662.40, 197,493.60 and 105,418.40 is: 158,127.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,662.40 : 197,493.60 = 105,418.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,662.40/197,493.60 = 105,418.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,662.40x = 197,493.60 × 105,418.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,662.40x = 20,819,459,322.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,819,459,322.24/131,662.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,127.60

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