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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,468.94, 271,127.14 and 107,044.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,468.94, 271,127.14 and 107,044.94 is: 147,722.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,468.94 : 271,127.14 = 107,044.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,468.94/271,127.14 = 107,044.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,468.94x = 271,127.14 × 107,044.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,468.94x = 29,022,788,433.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,022,788,433.67/196,468.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,722.02

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