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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,344.98, 270,940.10 and 110,299.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,344.98, 270,940.10 and 110,299.28 is: 152,204.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,344.98 : 270,940.10 = 110,299.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,344.98/270,940.10 = 110,299.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,344.98x = 270,940.10 × 110,299.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,344.98x = 29,884,498,078.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,884,498,078.98/196,344.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,204.04

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