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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,501.08, 268,485.28 and 130,875.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,501.08, 268,485.28 and 130,875.78 is: 180,658.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,501.08 : 268,485.28 = 130,875.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,501.08/268,485.28 = 130,875.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,501.08x = 268,485.28 × 130,875.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,501.08x = 35,138,220,438.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,138,220,438.52/194,501.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,658.23

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