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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,473.66, 272,512.82 and 106,829.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,473.66, 272,512.82 and 106,829.41 is: 147,424.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,473.66 : 272,512.82 = 106,829.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,473.66/272,512.82 = 106,829.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,473.66x = 272,512.82 × 106,829.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,473.66x = 29,112,381,881.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,112,381,881.33/197,473.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,424.13

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