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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,643.59, 272,746.26 and 106,997.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,643.59, 272,746.26 and 106,997.18 is: 147,655.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,643.59 : 272,746.26 = 106,997.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,643.59/272,746.26 = 106,997.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,643.59x = 272,746.26 × 106,997.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,643.59x = 29,183,080,675.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,183,080,675.55/197,643.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,655.08

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