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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,465.76, 268,361.16 and 108,423.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,465.76, 268,361.16 and 108,423.72 is: 149,623.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,465.76 : 268,361.16 = 108,423.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,465.76/268,361.16 = 108,423.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,465.76x = 268,361.16 × 108,423.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,465.76x = 29,096,715,270.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,096,715,270.72/194,465.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,623.85

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