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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,476.80, 295,777.80 and 162,484.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,476.80, 295,777.80 and 162,484.80 is: 243,367.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,476.80 : 295,777.80 = 162,484.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,476.80/295,777.80 = 162,484.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,476.80x = 295,777.80 × 162,484.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,476.80x = 48,059,396,677.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,059,396,677.44/197,476.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,367.31

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