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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,590.86, 272,674.62 and 106,948.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,590.86, 272,674.62 and 106,948.37 is: 147,588.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,590.86 : 272,674.62 = 106,948.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,590.86/272,674.62 = 106,948.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,590.86x = 272,674.62 × 106,948.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,590.86x = 29,162,106,831.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,162,106,831.06/197,590.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,588.34

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