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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,304.53, 272,279.88 and 106,660.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,304.53, 272,279.88 and 106,660.55 is: 147,191.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,304.53 : 272,279.88 = 106,660.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,304.53/272,279.88 = 106,660.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,304.53x = 272,279.88 × 106,660.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,304.53x = 29,041,521,754.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,041,521,754.73/197,304.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,191.36

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