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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,571.96, 296,058.60 and 130,772.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,571.96, 296,058.60 and 130,772.76 is: 195,961.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,571.96 : 296,058.60 = 130,772.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,571.96/296,058.60 = 130,772.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,571.96x = 296,058.60 × 130,772.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,571.96x = 38,716,400,243.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,716,400,243.74/197,571.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,961.01

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