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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,725.82, 271,473.66 and 110,686.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,725.82, 271,473.66 and 110,686.54 is: 152,742.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,725.82 : 271,473.66 = 110,686.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,725.82/271,473.66 = 110,686.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,725.82x = 271,473.66 × 110,686.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,725.82x = 30,048,480,126.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,048,480,126.54/196,725.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,742.94

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