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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,182.80, 295,774.20 and 162,190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,182.80, 295,774.20 and 162,190.80 is: 243,286.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,182.80 : 295,774.20 = 162,190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,182.80/295,774.20 = 162,190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,182.80x = 295,774.20 × 162,190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,182.80x = 47,971,854,117.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,971,854,117.36/197,182.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,286.20

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