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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,299.91, 272,273.51 and 106,655.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,299.91, 272,273.51 and 106,655.93 is: 147,184.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,299.91 : 272,273.51 = 106,655.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,299.91/272,273.51 = 106,655.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,299.91x = 272,273.51 × 106,655.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,299.91x = 29,039,583,328.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,039,583,328.69/197,299.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,184.98

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