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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,563.46, 296,045.84 and 130,764.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,563.46, 296,045.84 and 130,764.28 is: 195,948.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,563.46 : 296,045.84 = 130,764.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,563.46/296,045.84 = 130,764.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,563.46x = 296,045.84 × 130,764.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,563.46x = 38,712,220,374.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,712,220,374.48/197,563.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,948.28

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