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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,068.25, 271,955.27 and 107,644.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,068.25, 271,955.27 and 107,644.25 is: 148,549.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,068.25 : 271,955.27 = 107,644.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,068.25/271,955.27 = 107,644.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,068.25x = 271,955.27 × 107,644.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,068.25x = 29,274,421,072.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,274,421,072.70/197,068.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,549.66

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