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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,443.67, 272,448.79 and 111,397.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,443.67, 272,448.79 and 111,397.62 is: 153,715.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,443.67 : 272,448.79 = 111,397.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,443.67/272,448.79 = 111,397.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,443.67x = 272,448.79 × 111,397.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,443.67x = 30,350,146,499.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,350,146,499.39/197,443.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,715.47

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