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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,257.60, 296,032.20 and 130,675.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,257.60, 296,032.20 and 130,675.60 is: 196,109.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,257.60 : 296,032.20 = 130,675.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,257.60/296,032.20 = 130,675.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,257.60x = 296,032.20 × 130,675.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,257.60x = 38,684,185,354.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,684,185,354.32/197,257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,109.99

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