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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,999.60, 197,999.40 and 90,009.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,999.60, 197,999.40 and 90,009.20 is: 135,013.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,999.60 : 197,999.40 = 90,009.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,999.60/197,999.40 = 90,009.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,999.60x = 197,999.40 × 90,009.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,999.60x = 17,821,767,594.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,821,767,594.48/131,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,013.80

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