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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,159.62, 270,699.18 and 110,118.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,159.62, 270,699.18 and 110,118.57 is: 151,963.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,159.62 : 270,699.18 = 110,118.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,159.62/270,699.18 = 110,118.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,159.62x = 270,699.18 × 110,118.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,159.62x = 29,809,008,029.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,809,008,029.84/196,159.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,963.02

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