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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,151.26, 294,270.62 and 71,492.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,151.26, 294,270.62 and 71,492.26 is: 107,254.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,151.26 : 294,270.62 = 71,492.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,151.26/294,270.62 = 71,492.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,151.26x = 294,270.62 × 71,492.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,151.26x = 21,038,071,675.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,038,071,675.40/196,151.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,254.33

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