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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,421.04, 268,301 and 104,997.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,421.04, 268,301 and 104,997.04 is: 144,895.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,421.04 : 268,301 = 104,997.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,421.04/268,301 = 104,997.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,421.04x = 268,301 × 104,997.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,421.04x = 28,170,810,829.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,170,810,829.04/194,421.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,895.90

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