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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,744.40, 197,179.20 and 131,744.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,744.40, 197,179.20 and 131,744.40 is: 197,179.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,744.40 : 197,179.20 = 131,744.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,744.40/197,179.20 = 131,744.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,744.40x = 197,179.20 × 131,744.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,744.40x = 25,977,255,396.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,977,255,396.48/131,744.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,179.20

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