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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,230.60, 295,991.70 and 130,648.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,230.60, 295,991.70 and 130,648.60 is: 196,069.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,230.60 : 295,991.70 = 130,648.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,230.60/295,991.70 = 130,648.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,230.60x = 295,991.70 × 130,648.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,230.60x = 38,670,901,216.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,670,901,216.62/197,230.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,069.48

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