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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,496.22, 271,164.74 and 107,072.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,496.22, 271,164.74 and 107,072.22 is: 147,759.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,496.22 : 271,164.74 = 107,072.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,496.22/271,164.74 = 107,072.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,496.22x = 271,164.74 × 107,072.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,496.22x = 29,034,210,162.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,034,210,162.16/196,496.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,759.64

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