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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,998.40, 197,803.20 and 112,169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,998.40, 197,803.20 and 112,169.60 is: 168,089.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,998.40 : 197,803.20 = 112,169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,998.40/197,803.20 = 112,169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,998.40x = 197,803.20 × 112,169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,998.40x = 22,187,505,822.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,187,505,822.72/131,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,089.20

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