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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,293.80, 270,865.10 and 110,262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,293.80, 270,865.10 and 110,262.44 is: 152,150.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,293.80 : 270,865.10 = 110,262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,293.80/270,865.10 = 110,262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,293.80x = 270,865.10 × 110,262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,293.80x = 29,866,246,836.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,866,246,836.84/196,293.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,150.74

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