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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,335.94, 296,034.84 and 64,185

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,335.94, 296,034.84 and 64,185 is: 96,287.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,335.94 : 296,034.84 = 64,185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,335.94/296,034.84 = 64,185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,335.94x = 296,034.84 × 64,185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,335.94x = 19,000,996,205.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,000,996,205.40/197,335.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,287.56

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