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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,668.80, 295,003.20 and 134,460.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,668.80, 295,003.20 and 134,460.80 is: 201,691.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,668.80 : 295,003.20 = 134,460.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,668.80/295,003.20 = 134,460.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,668.80x = 295,003.20 × 134,460.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,668.80x = 39,666,366,274.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,666,366,274.56/196,668.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,691.20

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