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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,367.94, 270,971.64 and 110,322.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,367.94, 270,971.64 and 110,322.18 is: 152,235.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,367.94 : 270,971.64 = 110,322.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,367.94/270,971.64 = 110,322.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,367.94x = 270,971.64 × 110,322.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,367.94x = 29,894,182,042.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,894,182,042.98/196,367.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,235.55

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