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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,712.80, 293,569.20 and 130,048.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,712.80, 293,569.20 and 130,048.80 is: 195,073.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,712.80 : 293,569.20 = 130,048.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,712.80/293,569.20 = 130,048.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,712.80x = 293,569.20 × 130,048.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,712.80x = 38,178,322,176.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,178,322,176.96/195,712.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,073.20

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