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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,903.72, 271,710.88 and 110,870.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,903.72, 271,710.88 and 110,870.56 is: 152,992.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,903.72 : 271,710.88 = 110,870.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,903.72/271,710.88 = 110,870.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,903.72x = 271,710.88 × 110,870.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,903.72x = 30,124,737,423.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,124,737,423.69/196,903.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,992.22

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