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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,334.80, 296,002.20 and 144,846.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,334.80, 296,002.20 and 144,846.80 is: 217,270.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,334.80 : 296,002.20 = 144,846.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,334.80/296,002.20 = 144,846.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,334.80x = 296,002.20 × 144,846.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,334.80x = 42,874,971,462.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,874,971,462.96/197,334.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,270.20

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