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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,816.73, 295,223.15 and 90,170.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,816.73, 295,223.15 and 90,170.43 is: 135,254.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,816.73 : 295,223.15 = 90,170.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,816.73/295,223.15 = 90,170.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,816.73x = 295,223.15 × 90,170.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,816.73x = 26,620,398,381.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,620,398,381.45/196,816.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,254.75

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