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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,487.46, 271,152.68 and 107,063.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,487.46, 271,152.68 and 107,063.46 is: 147,747.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,487.46 : 271,152.68 = 107,063.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,487.46/271,152.68 = 107,063.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,487.46x = 271,152.68 × 107,063.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,487.46x = 29,030,544,109.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,030,544,109.07/196,487.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,747.57

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