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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,710.64, 270,133.83 and 115,164.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,710.64, 270,133.83 and 115,164.06 is: 158,957.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,710.64 : 270,133.83 = 115,164.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,710.64/270,133.83 = 115,164.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,710.64x = 270,133.83 × 115,164.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,710.64x = 31,109,708,606.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,109,708,606.15/195,710.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,957.68

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