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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,851.78, 270,210.86 and 118,298.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,851.78, 270,210.86 and 118,298.45 is: 163,212.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,851.78 : 270,210.86 = 118,298.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,851.78/270,210.86 = 118,298.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,851.78x = 270,210.86 × 118,298.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,851.78x = 31,965,526,227.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,965,526,227.52/195,851.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,212.84

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