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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,194.80, 295,792.20 and 147,622.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,194.80, 295,792.20 and 147,622.80 is: 221,434.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,194.80 : 295,792.20 = 147,622.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,194.80/295,792.20 = 147,622.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,194.80x = 295,792.20 × 147,622.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,194.80x = 43,665,672,782.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,665,672,782.16/197,194.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,434.20

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