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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,136.60, 295,704.90 and 108,344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,136.60, 295,704.90 and 108,344.40 is: 162,516.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,136.60 : 295,704.90 = 108,344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,136.60/295,704.90 = 108,344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,136.60x = 295,704.90 × 108,344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,136.60x = 32,037,969,967.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,037,969,967.56/197,136.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,516.60

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