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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,308.84, 272,219.57 and 112,365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,308.84, 272,219.57 and 112,365.76 is: 155,026.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,308.84 : 272,219.57 = 112,365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,308.84/272,219.57 = 112,365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,308.84x = 272,219.57 × 112,365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,308.84x = 30,588,156,947.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,588,156,947.00/197,308.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,026.80

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