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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,727.52, 270,105.36 and 106,303.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,727.52, 270,105.36 and 106,303.52 is: 146,699.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,727.52 : 270,105.36 = 106,303.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,727.52/270,105.36 = 106,303.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,727.52x = 270,105.36 × 106,303.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,727.52x = 28,713,150,538.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,713,150,538.87/195,727.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,699.61

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