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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,425.29, 271,066.95 and 107,001.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,425.29, 271,066.95 and 107,001.29 is: 147,661.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,425.29 : 271,066.95 = 107,001.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,425.29/271,066.95 = 107,001.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,425.29x = 271,066.95 × 107,001.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,425.29x = 29,004,513,326.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,004,513,326.37/196,425.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,661.81

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