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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,551.52, 272,610.64 and 108,110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,551.52, 272,610.64 and 108,110.24 is: 149,186.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,551.52 : 272,610.64 = 108,110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,551.52/272,610.64 = 108,110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,551.52x = 272,610.64 × 108,110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,551.52x = 29,472,001,716.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,472,001,716.95/197,551.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,186.41

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