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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,590.32, 272,675.36 and 106,947.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,590.32, 272,675.36 and 106,947.47 is: 147,587.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,590.32 : 272,675.36 = 106,947.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,590.32/272,675.36 = 106,947.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,590.32x = 272,675.36 × 106,947.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,590.32x = 29,161,940,832.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,161,940,832.40/197,590.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,587.90

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