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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,729.67, 197,594.21 and 101,787.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,729.67, 197,594.21 and 101,787.45 is: 152,680.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,729.67 : 197,594.21 = 101,787.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,729.67/197,594.21 = 101,787.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,729.67x = 197,594.21 × 101,787.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,729.67x = 20,112,609,273.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,112,609,273.76/131,729.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,680.94

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