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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,364.92, 270,967.56 and 110,319.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,364.92, 270,967.56 and 110,319.23 is: 152,231.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,364.92 : 270,967.56 = 110,319.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,364.92/270,967.56 = 110,319.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,364.92x = 270,967.56 × 110,319.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,364.92x = 29,892,932,574.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,892,932,574.18/196,364.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,231.53

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