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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,237.70, 295,783.65 and 64,122.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,237.70, 295,783.65 and 64,122.30 is: 96,159.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,237.70 : 295,783.65 = 64,122.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,237.70/295,783.65 = 64,122.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,237.70x = 295,783.65 × 64,122.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,237.70x = 18,966,327,940.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,966,327,940.40/197,237.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,159.75

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