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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,309.80, 295,964.70 and 182,103.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,309.80, 295,964.70 and 182,103.40 is: 273,155.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,309.80 : 295,964.70 = 182,103.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,309.80/295,964.70 = 182,103.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,309.80x = 295,964.70 × 182,103.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,309.80x = 53,896,178,149.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,896,178,149.98/197,309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,155.10

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