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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,053.50, 271,934.91 and 107,629.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,053.50, 271,934.91 and 107,629.50 is: 148,529.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,053.50 : 271,934.91 = 107,629.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,053.50/271,934.91 = 107,629.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,053.50x = 271,934.91 × 107,629.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,053.50x = 29,268,218,395.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,268,218,395.85/197,053.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,529.30

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