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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,007.62, 271,877.00 and 110,968.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,007.62, 271,877.00 and 110,968.21 is: 153,139.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,007.62 : 271,877.00 = 110,968.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,007.62/271,877.00 = 110,968.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,007.62x = 271,877.00 × 110,968.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,007.62x = 30,169,702,795.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,169,702,795.64/197,007.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,139.77

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