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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,767.58, 197,660.18 and 46,368.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,767.58, 197,660.18 and 46,368.27 is: 69,555.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,767.58 : 197,660.18 = 46,368.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,767.58/197,660.18 = 46,368.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,767.58x = 197,660.18 × 46,368.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,767.58x = 9,165,160,594.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,165,160,594.49/131,767.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,555.51

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