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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,259.20, 270,842.68 and 110,225.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,259.20, 270,842.68 and 110,225.04 is: 152,113.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,259.20 : 270,842.68 = 110,225.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,259.20/270,842.68 = 110,225.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,259.20x = 270,842.68 × 110,225.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,259.20x = 29,853,645,236.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,853,645,236.71/196,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,113.35

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