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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,591.32, 272,676.74 and 106,948.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,591.32, 272,676.74 and 106,948.47 is: 147,589.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,591.32 : 272,676.74 = 106,948.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,591.32/272,676.74 = 106,948.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,591.32x = 272,676.74 × 106,948.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,591.32x = 29,162,360,147.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,162,360,147.59/197,591.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,589.28

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