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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,851.25, 270,276.44 and 106,427.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,851.25, 270,276.44 and 106,427.25 is: 146,870.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,851.25 : 270,276.44 = 106,427.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,851.25/270,276.44 = 106,427.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,851.25x = 270,276.44 × 106,427.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,851.25x = 28,764,777,716.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,764,777,716.85/195,851.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,870.53

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