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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,048.76, 271,927.60 and 112,165.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,048.76, 271,927.60 and 112,165.82 is: 154,789.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,048.76 : 271,927.60 = 112,165.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,048.76/271,927.60 = 112,165.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,048.76x = 271,927.60 × 112,165.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,048.76x = 30,500,982,234.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,500,982,234.63/197,048.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,789.01

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