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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,366.73, 272,365.89 and 106,722.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,366.73, 272,365.89 and 106,722.48 is: 147,276.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,366.73 : 272,365.89 = 106,722.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,366.73/272,365.89 = 106,722.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,366.73x = 272,365.89 × 106,722.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,366.73x = 29,067,563,869.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,067,563,869.37/197,366.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,276.92

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