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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,372.12, 296,060.88 and 64,253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,372.12, 296,060.88 and 64,253 is: 96,380.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,372.12 : 296,060.88 = 64,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,372.12/296,060.88 = 64,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,372.12x = 296,060.88 × 64,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,372.12x = 19,022,799,722.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,022,799,722.64/197,372.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,380.38

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