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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,060.52, 271,944.58 and 107,636.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,060.52, 271,944.58 and 107,636.52 is: 148,538.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,060.52 : 271,944.58 = 107,636.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,060.52/271,944.58 = 107,636.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,060.52x = 271,944.58 × 107,636.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,060.52x = 29,271,168,224.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,271,168,224.06/197,060.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,538.98

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