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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,670.64, 197,505.96 and 72,475.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,670.64, 197,505.96 and 72,475.84 is: 108,713.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,670.64 : 197,505.96 = 72,475.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,670.64/197,505.96 = 72,475.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,670.64x = 197,505.96 × 72,475.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,670.64x = 14,314,410,356.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,314,410,356.01/131,670.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,713.76

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