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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,721.40, 197,144.70 and 131,721.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,721.40, 197,144.70 and 131,721.40 is: 197,144.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,721.40 : 197,144.70 = 131,721.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,721.40/197,144.70 = 131,721.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,721.40x = 197,144.70 × 131,721.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,721.40x = 25,968,175,886.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,968,175,886.58/131,721.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,144.70

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