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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,602.98, 272,691.79 and 106,958.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,602.98, 272,691.79 and 106,958.85 is: 147,603.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,602.98 : 272,691.79 = 106,958.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,602.98/272,691.79 = 106,958.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,602.98x = 272,691.79 × 106,958.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,602.98x = 29,166,800,262.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,166,800,262.84/197,602.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,603.04

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