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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,753.16, 197,244.18 and 81,682.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,753.16, 197,244.18 and 81,682.20 is: 122,284.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,753.16 : 197,244.18 = 81,682.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,753.16/197,244.18 = 81,682.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,753.16x = 197,244.18 × 81,682.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,753.16x = 16,111,338,559.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,111,338,559.60/131,753.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,284.27

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