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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,048.40, 197,853.90 and 112,365.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,048.40, 197,853.90 and 112,365.40 is: 168,362.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,048.40 : 197,853.90 = 112,365.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,048.40/197,853.90 = 112,365.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,048.40x = 197,853.90 × 112,365.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,048.40x = 22,231,932,615.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,231,932,615.06/132,048.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,362.00

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