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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,591.76, 272,674.08 and 112,710.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,591.76, 272,674.08 and 112,710.24 is: 155,538.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,591.76 : 272,674.08 = 112,710.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,591.76/272,674.08 = 112,710.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,591.76x = 272,674.08 × 112,710.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,591.76x = 30,733,160,998.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,733,160,998.58/197,591.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,538.68

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