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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,220.70, 295,721.70 and 84,881.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,220.70, 295,721.70 and 84,881.80 is: 127,275.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,220.70 : 295,721.70 = 84,881.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,220.70/295,721.70 = 84,881.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,220.70x = 295,721.70 × 84,881.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,220.70x = 25,101,390,195.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,101,390,195.06/197,220.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,275.64

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