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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,498.46, 296,247.69 and 108,706.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,498.46, 296,247.69 and 108,706.26 is: 163,059.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,498.46 : 296,247.69 = 108,706.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,498.46/296,247.69 = 108,706.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,498.46x = 296,247.69 × 108,706.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,498.46x = 32,203,978,413.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,203,978,413.54/197,498.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,059.39

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