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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,291.04, 270,881.68 and 106,867.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,291.04, 270,881.68 and 106,867.04 is: 147,476.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,291.04 : 270,881.68 = 106,867.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,291.04/270,881.68 = 106,867.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,291.04x = 270,881.68 × 106,867.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,291.04x = 28,948,323,331.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,948,323,331.83/196,291.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,476.54

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