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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,425.24, 271,066.86 and 107,001.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,425.24, 271,066.86 and 107,001.24 is: 147,661.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,425.24 : 271,066.86 = 107,001.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,425.24/271,066.86 = 107,001.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,425.24x = 271,066.86 × 107,001.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,425.24x = 29,004,490,142.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,004,490,142.91/196,425.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,661.73

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