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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,380.24, 271,007.88 and 106,956.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,380.24, 271,007.88 and 106,956.24 is: 147,601.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,380.24 : 271,007.88 = 106,956.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,380.24/271,007.88 = 106,956.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,380.24x = 271,007.88 × 106,956.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,380.24x = 28,985,983,855.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,985,983,855.17/196,380.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,601.33

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