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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,055.08, 270,544.79 and 108,835.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,055.08, 270,544.79 and 108,835.70 is: 150,187.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,055.08 : 270,544.79 = 108,835.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,055.08/270,544.79 = 108,835.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,055.08x = 270,544.79 × 108,835.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,055.08x = 29,444,930,520.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,444,930,520.37/196,055.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,187.03

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