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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,423.77, 271,071.32 and 110,397.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,423.77, 271,071.32 and 110,397.72 is: 152,352.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,423.77 : 271,071.32 = 110,397.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,423.77/271,071.32 = 110,397.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,423.77x = 271,071.32 × 110,397.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,423.77x = 29,925,655,133.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,925,655,133.40/196,423.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,352.51

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