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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,507.06, 272,656.90 and 154,410.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,507.06, 272,656.90 and 154,410.52 is: 213,162.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,507.06 : 272,656.90 = 154,410.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,507.06/272,656.90 = 154,410.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,507.06x = 272,656.90 × 154,410.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,507.06x = 42,101,093,710.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,101,093,710.59/197,507.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,162.47

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