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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,641.59, 272,743.50 and 106,995.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,641.59, 272,743.50 and 106,995.18 is: 147,652.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,641.59 : 272,743.50 = 106,995.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,641.59/272,743.50 = 106,995.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,641.59x = 272,743.50 × 106,995.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,641.59x = 29,182,239,876.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,182,239,876.33/197,641.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,652.32

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