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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,550.93, 272,620.98 and 106,906.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,550.93, 272,620.98 and 106,906.88 is: 147,531.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,550.93 : 272,620.98 = 106,906.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,550.93/272,620.98 = 106,906.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,550.93x = 272,620.98 × 106,906.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,550.93x = 29,145,059,075.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,145,059,075.89/197,550.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,531.87

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