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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,372.67, 294,284.43 and 106,220.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,372.67, 294,284.43 and 106,220.77 is: 159,182.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,372.67 : 294,284.43 = 106,220.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,372.67/294,284.43 = 106,220.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,372.67x = 294,284.43 × 106,220.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,372.67x = 31,259,117,868.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,259,117,868.53/196,372.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,182.63

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