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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,254.80, 295,736.40 and 108,608.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,254.80, 295,736.40 and 108,608.40 is: 162,832.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,254.80 : 295,736.40 = 108,608.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,254.80/295,736.40 = 108,608.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,254.80x = 295,736.40 × 108,608.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,254.80x = 32,119,457,225.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,119,457,225.76/197,254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,832.32

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