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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,627.33, 296,274.87 and 160,094.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,627.33, 296,274.87 and 160,094.32 is: 240,006.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,627.33 : 296,274.87 = 160,094.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,627.33/296,274.87 = 160,094.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,627.33x = 296,274.87 × 160,094.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,627.33x = 47,431,923,845.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,431,923,845.74/197,627.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,006.91

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