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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,497.21, 296,245.82 and 108,705.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,497.21, 296,245.82 and 108,705.01 is: 163,057.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,497.21 : 296,245.82 = 108,705.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,497.21/296,245.82 = 108,705.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,497.21x = 296,245.82 × 108,705.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,497.21x = 32,203,404,282.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,203,404,282.03/197,497.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,057.52

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