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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,309.84, 272,220.95 and 112,366.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,309.84, 272,220.95 and 112,366.76 is: 155,028.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,309.84 : 272,220.95 = 112,366.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,309.84/272,220.95 = 112,366.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,309.84x = 272,220.95 × 112,366.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,309.84x = 30,588,584,232.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,588,584,232.68/197,309.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,028.18

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