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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,184.52, 270,737.44 and 110,162.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,184.52, 270,737.44 and 110,162.15 is: 152,025.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,184.52 : 270,737.44 = 110,162.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,184.52/270,737.44 = 110,162.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,184.52x = 270,737.44 × 110,162.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,184.52x = 29,825,016,846.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,825,016,846.80/196,184.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,025.33

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