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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,137.64, 272,052.54 and 112,255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,137.64, 272,052.54 and 112,255.04 is: 154,913.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,137.64 : 272,052.54 = 112,255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,137.64/272,052.54 = 112,255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,137.64x = 272,052.54 × 112,255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,137.64x = 30,539,268,759.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,539,268,759.80/197,137.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,913.43

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