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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,414.55, 271,031.88 and 110,359.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,414.55, 271,031.88 and 110,359.86 is: 152,285.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,414.55 : 271,031.88 = 110,359.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,414.55/271,031.88 = 110,359.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,414.55x = 271,031.88 × 110,359.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,414.55x = 29,911,040,332.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,911,040,332.34/196,414.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,285.26

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