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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,545.52, 272,612.82 and 106,901.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,545.52, 272,612.82 and 106,901.49 is: 147,524.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,545.52 : 272,612.82 = 106,901.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,545.52/272,612.82 = 106,901.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,545.52x = 272,612.82 × 106,901.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,545.52x = 29,142,716,240.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,142,716,240.17/197,545.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,524.05

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