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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,112.08, 272,014.92 and 107,688.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,112.08, 272,014.92 and 107,688.08 is: 148,609.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,112.08 : 272,014.92 = 107,688.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,112.08/272,014.92 = 107,688.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,112.08x = 272,014.92 × 107,688.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,112.08x = 29,292,764,466.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,292,764,466.15/197,112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,609.69

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