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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,484.89, 271,149.15 and 107,060.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,484.89, 271,149.15 and 107,060.89 is: 147,744.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,484.89 : 271,149.15 = 107,060.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,484.89/271,149.15 = 107,060.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,484.89x = 271,149.15 × 107,060.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,484.89x = 29,029,467,430.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,029,467,430.69/196,484.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,744.02

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