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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,426.80, 291,251.40 and 131,441.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,426.80, 291,251.40 and 131,441.20 is: 196,898.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,426.80 : 291,251.40 = 131,441.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,426.80/291,251.40 = 131,441.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,426.80x = 291,251.40 × 131,441.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,426.80x = 38,282,433,517.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,282,433,517.68/194,426.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,898.95

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