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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,363.92, 270,966.18 and 110,318.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,363.92, 270,966.18 and 110,318.23 is: 152,230.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,363.92 : 270,966.18 = 110,318.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,363.92/270,966.18 = 110,318.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,363.92x = 270,966.18 × 110,318.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,363.92x = 29,892,508,827.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,892,508,827.94/196,363.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,230.15

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