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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,488.70, 271,183.12 and 110,454.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,488.70, 271,183.12 and 110,454.77 is: 152,443.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,488.70 : 271,183.12 = 110,454.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,488.70/271,183.12 = 110,454.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,488.70x = 271,183.12 × 110,454.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,488.70x = 29,953,468,221.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,953,468,221.54/196,488.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,443.72

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