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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,625.79, 272,539.36 and 182,947.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,625.79, 272,539.36 and 182,947.37 is: 252,296.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,625.79 : 272,539.36 = 182,947.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,625.79/272,539.36 = 182,947.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,625.79x = 272,539.36 × 182,947.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,625.79x = 49,860,359,133.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,860,359,133.48/197,625.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,296.82

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